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 $4,750

Rolex Rolex. A mid-size 18ct white gold and diamond set quartz wristwatch Cellini Cestello, Ref:6321/9, Serial No.M77****, Circa 2007 · 6321/9

Rolex. A mid-size 18ct white gold and diamond set quartz wristwatch Cellini Cestello, Ref:6321/9, Serial No.M77****, Circa 2007

$4,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $3,500

Cartier Cartier. An 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Tonneau, Ref:1220, No.91, Case No.A105219, Circa 1970 · 1220

Cartier. An 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Tonneau, Ref:1220, No.91, Case No.A105219, Circa 1970

$3,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $10,625

Mamiya RB67 SD gold

$10,625

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,500

A gilt metal and agate key wind open face pocket watch Circa 1765

$1,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $2,750

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Master Control 1000 hours, Ref:145.2.79, No.0404, Movement No.2711121, Sold 2nd June 1999 · 145.2.79

Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Master Control 1000 hours, Ref:145.2.79, No.0404, Movement No.2711121, Sold 2nd June 1999

$2,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $688.00

Armand & Cie, Geneve. A 14K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Case No.128815, Circa 1890

$688.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $7,500

Rolex Rolex. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch Datejust, Ref:116139, Serial No.D14, Movement No.3 21*, Circa 2005 · 116139

Rolex. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch Datejust, Ref:116139, Serial No.D14****, Movement No.3 21*****, Circa 2005

$7,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $875.00

Omega Omega. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Constellation, Ref:2852/2853, Case No.201015, Movement No.16750117, Circa 1958 · 2852/2853

Omega. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Constellation, Ref:2852/2853, Case No.201015, Movement No.16750117, Circa 1958

$875.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $187,500

F.P. Journe F.P. Journe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication with papersChronometre Souverain, Case No.388-CS, Sold 2 March 2007

F.P. Journe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication with papersChronometre Souverain, Case No.388-CS, Sold 2 March 2007

$187,500 Record

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $2,750

Albrecht, Berlin. A silver key wind repeating pair case pocket watch Circa 1720

$2,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,375

Frederique Constant. An 18K gold limited edition automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Healey, Ref:FC-392HV5B9, No.48/99, Circa 2010

$1,375

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,250

John Rodgers, London. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Case & Movement No.4282, London Hallmark for 1895

$1,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $3,500

Heuer Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind calendar chronograph wristwatch Silverstone, Ref:110.313, Case No.308536, Circa 1976 · 110.313

Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind calendar chronograph wristwatch Silverstone, Ref:110.313, Case No.308536, Circa 1976

$3,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $6,875

Rolex Rolex. A lady's 18K white gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:6627, Serial No.840*, Movement No.103, Circa 1962 · 6627

Rolex. A lady's 18K white gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:6627, Serial No.840***, Movement No.103**, Circa 1962

$6,875

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $575,000

Maîtres du Temps. A rare and highly unusual unique (1 of 1) 18K white gold manual wind concealed dual timezone moon phase wristwatch with box and papers Chapter Three Reveal, Ref:C3R.00.00.1610, Case No.MDT3072, Movement No.0168, Manufactured 2015

Maîtres du Temps. A rare and highly unusual unique (1 of 1) 18K white gold manual wind concealed dual timezone moon phase wristwatch with box and papers Chapter Three Reveal, Ref:C3R.00.00.1610, Case No.MDT3072, Movement No.0168, Manufactured 2015

$575,000 Record

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $812.00

John Forrest. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch Inner Cap & Movement No.97206, London Hallmark for 1892

$812.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,250

Corum Corum. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch with jump hour Classical Heure Sautante, Ref:154.201.20, No.007/300, Case No.820698, Movement No.S42887, Sold 20th June 2006 · 154.201.20

Corum. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch with jump hour Classical Heure Sautante, Ref:154.201.20, No.007/300, Case No.820698, Movement No.S42887, Sold 20th June 2006

$1,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,750

William Duncan, Llandudno. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Case & Movement No.49448, London Hallmark for 1896

$1,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $3,125

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A very rare and unusual manual wind Amagnetic demonstration movement set within an aluminium display case Movement No.733805, Circa 1965

Patek Philippe. A very rare and unusual manual wind Amagnetic demonstration movement set within an aluminium display case Movement No.733805, Circa 1965

$3,125

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $4,000

Rolex Rolex. An 18k gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Ref:1601, Serial No.186, Movement No.D16, Circa 1967 · 1601

Rolex. An 18k gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Ref:1601, Serial No.186****, Movement No.D16****, Circa 1967

$4,000

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $968,795

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K white gold manual wind perpetual calendar chronograph moon phase wristwatch with additional case back in factory single sealed condition with original box and full certificate Ref:5270G-001, Case No.5700249, Movement No.4599367, Sold 16 April 2013 · 5270G-001

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K white gold manual wind perpetual calendar chronograph moon phase wristwatch with additional case back in factory single sealed condition with original box and full certificate Ref:5270G-001, Case No.5700249, Movement No.4599367, Sold 16 April 2013

$968,795 Record

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $275.00

Thomas Hitchins, Painswick. A silver key wind pair case pocket watch with enamel painted dial Movement No.2029, London Hallmark for 1822

$275.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $4,375

Chopard Chopard. An 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Mille Miglia Vintage, Ref:16/1889, No.016/250, Case No.1092221, Sold 10th March 2006 · 16/1889

Chopard. An 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Mille Miglia Vintage, Ref:16/1889, No.016/250, Case No.1092221, Sold 10th March 2006

$4,375

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,250

Breguet Courvoisier & Company. A continental gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch No.4398, Circa 1820

Courvoisier & Company. A continental gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch No.4398, Circa 1820

$1,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

Rolex Rolex. A mid-size 18ct white gold and diamond set quartz wristwatch Cellini Cestello, Ref:6321/9, Serial No.M77****, Circa 2007 · 6321/9

Cartier Cartier. An 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Tonneau, Ref:1220, No.91, Case No.A105219, Circa 1970 · 1220

Mamiya RB67 SD gold

A gilt metal and agate key wind open face pocket watch Circa 1765

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Master Control 1000 hours, Ref:145.2.79, No.0404, Movement No.2711121, Sold 2nd June 1999 · 145.2.79

Armand & Cie, Geneve. A 14K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Case No.128815, Circa 1890

Rolex Rolex. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch Datejust, Ref:116139, Serial No.D14****, Movement No.3 21*****, Circa 2005 · 116139

Omega Omega. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Constellation, Ref:2852/2853, Case No.201015, Movement No.16750117, Circa 1958 · 2852/2853

F.P. Journe F.P. Journe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication with papersChronometre Souverain, Case No.388-CS, Sold 2 March 2007

Albrecht, Berlin. A silver key wind repeating pair case pocket watch Circa 1720

Frederique Constant. An 18K gold limited edition automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Healey, Ref:FC-392HV5B9, No.48/99, Circa 2010

John Rodgers, London. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Case & Movement No.4282, London Hallmark for 1895

Heuer Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind calendar chronograph wristwatch Silverstone, Ref:110.313, Case No.308536, Circa 1976 · 110.313

Rolex Rolex. A lady's 18K white gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:6627, Serial No.840***, Movement No.103**, Circa 1962 · 6627

Maîtres du Temps. A rare and highly unusual unique (1 of 1) 18K white gold manual wind concealed dual timezone moon phase wristwatch with box and papers Chapter Three Reveal, Ref:C3R.00.00.1610, Case No.MDT3072, Movement No.0168, Manufactured 2015

John Forrest. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch Inner Cap & Movement No.97206, London Hallmark for 1892

Corum Corum. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch with jump hour Classical Heure Sautante, Ref:154.201.20, No.007/300, Case No.820698, Movement No.S42887, Sold 20th June 2006 · 154.201.20

William Duncan, Llandudno. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Case & Movement No.49448, London Hallmark for 1896

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A very rare and unusual manual wind Amagnetic demonstration movement set within an aluminium display case Movement No.733805, Circa 1965

Rolex Rolex. An 18k gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Ref:1601, Serial No.186****, Movement No.D16****, Circa 1967 · 1601

Thomas Hitchins, Painswick. A silver key wind pair case pocket watch with enamel painted dial Movement No.2029, London Hallmark for 1822

Chopard Chopard. An 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Mille Miglia Vintage, Ref:16/1889, No.016/250, Case No.1092221, Sold 10th March 2006 · 16/1889

Breguet Courvoisier & Company. A continental gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch No.4398, Circa 1820

Rolex Rolex. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch Datejust, Ref:116139, Serial No.D14, Movement No.3 21*, Circa 2005 · 116139

Rolex Rolex. A lady's 18K white gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:6627, Serial No.840*, Movement No.103, Circa 1962 · 6627

Rolex Rolex. An 18k gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Ref:1601, Serial No.186, Movement No.D16, Circa 1967 · 1601