Watch Auction Results, Realised Prices

What watches actually sold for

49% of lots beat their high estimate and only 6% fell short of the low, across 73,690 completed sales from 1991 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 19 Aug 2026.

49% above estimate 45% within 6% below

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Result	Vs estimate
4	Octa Zodiaque \| A limited edition platinum wristwatch with zo… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$280,000–400,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
2	Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, Reference 26579CE.OO.1225 \| A b… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$150,000–250,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
9	Reference 5975 \| A limited edition white gold multi-scale chr… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$50,000–80,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
7	Day-Date, Reference 18208 \| A yellow gold wristwatch with day… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$130,000–200,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
1	‘Rafael Nadal’, Reference RM35-03 \| A white quartz TPT skelet… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$350,000–600,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
10	Octa Quantième Perpétuel \| A platinum perpetual calendar wris… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$200,000–400,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
8	Chronomètre Bleu \| A tantalum wristwatch, Circa 2017 Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$140,000–200,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
11	Reference 5975 \| A limited edition yellow gold multi-scale ch… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$35,000–60,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
13	‘Full Titanium Jacket’, Reference UR-100V \| A limited edition… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$30,000–50,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
39	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1765 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
41	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1750 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
82	Tank Louis \| A yellow gold wristwatch with engraved case back… Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$10,000–15,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
39	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1765 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
41	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1750 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
82	Tank Louis \| A yellow gold wristwatch with engraved case back… Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$10,000–15,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
301	A watch tool kit by Scatola del Tempo accompanied by a cap, C… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$3,000–6,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
302	Pendulette Réveil Souveraine \| A stainless steel table clock … Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$4,000–8,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
303	A group of accessories comprising a brass painted ashtray and… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$3,000–6,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
304	A group of accessories comprising a paperweight, lighter, wal… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$2,000–4,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
305	A rare yellow gold and diamond-set Rolex necklace, Circa 1980 Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$15,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
306	Ellipse \| A set of white gold and enamel cufflinks with match… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$5,000–10,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
307	Reference 3788 Golden Ellipse \| A yellow gold wristwatch wit… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$7,000–12,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
308	Reference 5036/1 \| A pink gold automatic annual calendar wris… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–40,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
309	Reference 6007G-011 Calatrava 'Blue' \| A white gold automatic… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–40,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
310	Reference 126900 Air-King \| A stainless steel automatic wrist… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$6,000–12,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
311	Reference 216570 Explorer II \| A stainless steel automatic du… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$6,000–12,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
312	Reference 116719BLRO GMT-Master II 'Pepsi' \| A white gold aut… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
313	Reference 16518 ‘Zenith Inverted 6’ Daytona \| A yellow gold a… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$15,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
314	Reference 16523 'Floating Cosmograph Zenith' Daytona \| A yell… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–40,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
315	Reference 126506 Daytona \| A platinum automatic chronograph w… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$80,000–160,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–

All records 172,565 Sold 150,140 Unsold 968 Not disclosed 21,457

These watches were catalogued and offered at auction, but the house does not publish what they sold for. The estimate is what the specialists expected them to make.

Showing 1–30 of 21,457 lots with prices not disclosed. Prices as reported by the auction house, in the sale's original currency.

The most expensive watches ever sold

Curated from publicly documented auction results. Realized prices, hammer plus premium, never asking prices.

01 Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime The Only One Christie's (Only Watch) · Geneva · 2019 $31,190,000

The most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction. A one-off in steel with 20 complications, sold for charity.

Reference6300A-010 Sold2019 In our archive1 sales of this reference

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02 Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication The Supercomplication Sotheby's · Geneva · 2014 $23,980,000

Pocket watch with 24 complications, commissioned in 1925. Held the all-time record for years.

Sold2014

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03 Rolex Daytona Paul Newman's Paul Newman Phillips · New York · 2017 $17,752,500

Paul Newman's own exotic-dial Daytona, a gift from Joanne Woodward. The most expensive Rolex ever sold.

Reference6239 Sold2017 In our archive270 sales of this reference

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04 Patek Philippe 1518 in stainless steel Phillips · Geneva · 2016 $11,136,642Sold again 2025 for $17,616,885

One of only four known steel examples of the first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph.

Resold at Phillips Geneva, 8 Nov 2025, for CHF 14,190,000

Reference1518 Sold2016 In our archive57 sales of this reference Most recent sale$17,616,885 in 2025

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05 Rolex Daytona Unicorn The Unicorn Phillips · Geneva · 2018 $5,937,500

The only known white gold manual-wind Daytona. Sold for charity.

Reference6265 Sold2018 In our archive204 sales of this reference

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06 Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1 Phillips · Geneva · 2021 $5,192,082

The first wristwatch by the master finisher, a grande sonnerie minute repeater.

Sold2021

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07 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bao Dai The Bao Dai Phillips · Geneva · 2017 $5,060,427

Black-dial triple calendar moonphase owned by the last emperor of Vietnam.

Reference6062 Sold2017 In our archive35 sales of this reference

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08 George Daniels Space Traveller I Space Traveller Sotheby's · London · 2019 $4,561,507

Handmade pocket watch by the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century.

Sold2019

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09 Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Tropical Broad Arrow Phillips · Geneva · 2021 $3,402,780

First-generation Speedmaster from 1957 with tropical dial, a record for Omega.

Reference2915-1 Sold2021 In our archive3 sales of this reference

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10 Rolex GMT-Master Marlon Brando's GMT Phillips · New York · 2019 $1,952,000

Worn by Brando in Apocalypse Now, bezel removed, caseback hand-engraved by Brando.

Reference1675 Sold2019 In our archive502 sales of this reference

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11 F.P. Journe Astronomic Souveraine prototype Christie's (Only Watch) · Geneva · 2019 $1,815,000

Steel prototype with 18 complications, sold for charity.

Sold2019

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12 Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Sotheby's · Hong Kong · 2021 $1,542,500

Double-faced grand complication, one of Patek's most complicated wristwatches.

Reference5002R Sold2021 In our archive1 sales of this reference

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Marketplace $17,500

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and rare 18ct gold, lapis lazuli and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch with matching earrings and ring Ref:4831 3, Case No.2760368, Movement No.1274500, Circa 1970 · 4831

Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and rare 18ct gold, lapis lazuli and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch with matching earrings and ring Ref:4831 3, Case No.2760368, Movement No.1274500, Circa 1970

$17,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,188

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lady's 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Ellipse, Ref:4183, Case No.2758153, Movement No.1273131, Sold 30th March 1977 · 4183

Patek Philippe. A lady's 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Ellipse, Ref:4183, Case No.2758153, Movement No.1273131, Sold 30th March 1977

$1,188

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $20,000

Grand Seiko Seiko. A stainless steel manual wind calendar wristwatch Grand Seiko Chronometer, Ref:43999, Case No.4D11583, Movement No.426527, Circa 1964 · 43999

Seiko. A stainless steel manual wind calendar wristwatch Grand Seiko Chronometer, Ref:43999, Case No.4D11583, Movement No.426527, Circa 1964

$20,000

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,000

Audemars Louis Audemars, Brassus. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Case and Movement No.20662, Circa 1870

Louis Audemars, Brassus. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Case and Movement No.20662, Circa 1870

$1,000

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,000

TAG Heuer TAG Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Carrera, Ref:WV3010, No.0907/6000, Sold 27th September 2008

TAG Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Carrera, Ref:WV3010, No.0907/6000, Sold 27th September 2008

$1,000

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $27,500

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref:6454, Case No.373463, Movement No.534784, Circa 1950 · 6454

Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref:6454, Case No.373463, Movement No.534784, Circa 1950

$27,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $6,875

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. An 18ct white gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:4252/001, Case No.2751305, Movement No.1271697, Sold 24th December 1976 · 4252/001

Patek Philippe. An 18ct white gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:4252/001, Case No.2751305, Movement No.1271697, Sold 24th December 1976

$6,875

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $3,250

Rolex Rolex. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref:6567, Serial No.118, Movement No.579, Circa 1955 · 6567

Rolex. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref:6567, Serial No.118***, Movement No.579***, Circa 1955

$3,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $15,000

Gerald Genta. An 18K gold and mother-of-pearl quartz calendar, moonphase and alarm wristwatch with box and papers Gefica, Ref:G.2778.7, Case No.45845, No.867, Circa 1990

$15,000

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,000

Swiss. A 14K gold keyless wind quarter repeating chronograph full hunter pocket watch Case No.93158, Circa 1890

$1,000

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $938.00

Revue Thommen. An 18K rose gold manual wind limited edition wristwatch 1953 Square, Ref:17085.3, No.4/300, Sold 2nd March 2010 · 17085.3

Revue Thommen. An 18K rose gold manual wind limited edition wristwatch 1953 Square, Ref:17085.3, No.4/300, Sold 2nd March 2010

$938.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $75,000

Piaget Piaget. An 18K two colour gold, onyx, lapis lazuli and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:9772 C 151, Case No.272279, Movement No.764139, Circa 1970 · 9772

Piaget. An 18K two colour gold, onyx, lapis lazuli and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:9772 C 151, Case No.272279, Movement No.764139, Circa 1970

$75,000

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $7,500

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lady's 18ct white gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch with lapis lazuli dial Ref:4273/1, Case No.2775128, Movement No.1397324, Circa 1978 · 4273/1

Patek Philippe. A lady's 18ct white gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch with lapis lazuli dial Ref:4273/1, Case No.2775128, Movement No.1397324, Circa 1978

$7,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $2,500

Vacheron & Constantin. An 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Case No.288510, Movement No.447375, Circa 1948

$2,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $37,500

IWC IWC. A limited edition stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watch with box and papers Da Vinci Chronograph Laureus, Ref:376404, Case No.3426458, No.0549/1000, Circa 2010 · 376404

IWC. A limited edition stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watch with box and papers Da Vinci Chronograph Laureus, Ref:376404, Case No.3426458, No.0549/1000, Circa 2010

$37,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $2,250

Hanhart & Co, Allahabad & Mussoorie. An 18k gold keyless wind minute repeating full hunter pocket watch Case & Movement No.3091, Circa 1880

$2,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,375

Armand Nicolet. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Ref:AN7130A, No.33/50, Case No.35964, Sold 20th July 2007

$1,375

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $11,875

Bvlgari Bvlgari. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Rettangolo, Ref:RT 45 S, Case No.L7432, Movement No.180 TEEE, Circa 2005

Bvlgari. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Rettangolo, Ref:RT 45 S, Case No.L7432, Movement No.180 TEEE, Circa 2005

$11,875

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $9,375

Rolex Rolex. A mid-size 18ct gold and diamond set automatic calendar bracelet watch Datejust, Ref:81208, Serial No.43L*, Movement No.308, Sold January 2012 · 81208

Rolex. A mid-size 18ct gold and diamond set automatic calendar bracelet watch Datejust, Ref:81208, Serial No.43L*****, Movement No.308****, Sold January 2012

$9,375

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,750

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lady's 18K gold manual wind bracelet watch Case No.507261, Movement No.865380, Circa 1950

Patek Philippe. A lady's 18K gold manual wind bracelet watch Case No.507261, Movement No.865380, Circa 1950

$1,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $43,750

Cartier Cartier. A stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watch Roadster, Ref:2616, Case No.34812CE, Circa 2005 · 2616

Cartier. A stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watch Roadster, Ref:2616, Case No.34812CE, Circa 2005

$43,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $3,375

An 18K gold keyless wind minute repeating chronograph full hunter pocket watch Case No.62643, London Import mark for 1892

$3,375

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $4,750

Girard-Perregaux Girard-Perregaux. An 18K gold automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Laureato Evo 3, Ref:80180, No.N.143, Sold 6th January 2006 · 80180

Girard-Perregaux. An 18K gold automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Laureato Evo 3, Ref:80180, No.N.143, Sold 6th January 2006

$4,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $31,250

Girard-Perregaux Girard Perregaux. A limited edition stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with box and papers Ferrari F40, Ref:80190, No.225/500, Circa 2007 · 80190

Girard Perregaux. A limited edition stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with box and papers Ferrari F40, Ref:80190, No.225/500, Circa 2007

$31,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and rare 18ct gold, lapis lazuli and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch with matching earrings and ring Ref:4831 3, Case No.2760368, Movement No.1274500, Circa 1970 · 4831

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lady's 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Ellipse, Ref:4183, Case No.2758153, Movement No.1273131, Sold 30th March 1977 · 4183

Grand Seiko Seiko. A stainless steel manual wind calendar wristwatch Grand Seiko Chronometer, Ref:43999, Case No.4D11583, Movement No.426527, Circa 1964 · 43999

Audemars Louis Audemars, Brassus. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Case and Movement No.20662, Circa 1870

TAG Heuer TAG Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Carrera, Ref:WV3010, No.0907/6000, Sold 27th September 2008

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref:6454, Case No.373463, Movement No.534784, Circa 1950 · 6454

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. An 18ct white gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:4252/001, Case No.2751305, Movement No.1271697, Sold 24th December 1976 · 4252/001

Rolex Rolex. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref:6567, Serial No.118***, Movement No.579***, Circa 1955 · 6567

Gerald Genta. An 18K gold and mother-of-pearl quartz calendar, moonphase and alarm wristwatch with box and papers Gefica, Ref:G.2778.7, Case No.45845, No.867, Circa 1990

Swiss. A 14K gold keyless wind quarter repeating chronograph full hunter pocket watch Case No.93158, Circa 1890

Revue Thommen. An 18K rose gold manual wind limited edition wristwatch 1953 Square, Ref:17085.3, No.4/300, Sold 2nd March 2010 · 17085.3

Piaget Piaget. An 18K two colour gold, onyx, lapis lazuli and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:9772 C 151, Case No.272279, Movement No.764139, Circa 1970 · 9772

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lady's 18ct white gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch with lapis lazuli dial Ref:4273/1, Case No.2775128, Movement No.1397324, Circa 1978 · 4273/1

Vacheron & Constantin. An 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Case No.288510, Movement No.447375, Circa 1948

IWC IWC. A limited edition stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watch with box and papers Da Vinci Chronograph Laureus, Ref:376404, Case No.3426458, No.0549/1000, Circa 2010 · 376404

Hanhart & Co, Allahabad & Mussoorie. An 18k gold keyless wind minute repeating full hunter pocket watch Case & Movement No.3091, Circa 1880

Armand Nicolet. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Ref:AN7130A, No.33/50, Case No.35964, Sold 20th July 2007

Bvlgari Bvlgari. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Rettangolo, Ref:RT 45 S, Case No.L7432, Movement No.180 TEEE, Circa 2005

Rolex Rolex. A mid-size 18ct gold and diamond set automatic calendar bracelet watch Datejust, Ref:81208, Serial No.43L*****, Movement No.308****, Sold January 2012 · 81208

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lady's 18K gold manual wind bracelet watch Case No.507261, Movement No.865380, Circa 1950

Cartier Cartier. A stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph bracelet watch Roadster, Ref:2616, Case No.34812CE, Circa 2005 · 2616

An 18K gold keyless wind minute repeating chronograph full hunter pocket watch Case No.62643, London Import mark for 1892

Girard-Perregaux Girard-Perregaux. An 18K gold automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Laureato Evo 3, Ref:80180, No.N.143, Sold 6th January 2006 · 80180

Girard-Perregaux Girard Perregaux. A limited edition stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with box and papers Ferrari F40, Ref:80190, No.225/500, Circa 2007 · 80190

Rolex Rolex. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref:6567, Serial No.118, Movement No.579, Circa 1955 · 6567

Rolex Rolex. A mid-size 18ct gold and diamond set automatic calendar bracelet watch Datejust, Ref:81208, Serial No.43L*, Movement No.308, Sold January 2012 · 81208