Watch Auction Results, Realised Prices

What watches actually sold for

51% of lots beat their high estimate and only 6% fell short of the low, across 29,778 completed sales from 2009 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 14 Aug 2026.

51% above estimate 43% within 6% below

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Sold for	Vs estimate
4956	Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Silver Dial Loupe This · 3 Jul 2026 37mm · Stainless steel · Manual-wind cal. 722 · 1968 · grade V 8.5	$30,000–50,000	$74,800 incl. 10% premium	+50%
84	Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograp… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€120,000–180,000	€178,200 incl. 27.3% premium	-1%
104	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” Phillips · 13 Jun 2026	$600,000–1,200,000	$1,079,500	-10%
150	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Jumbo Logo” Phillips · 13 Jun 2026	$30,000–60,000	$57,150	-5%
161	Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6238 Cosmograph "Doub… Phillips · 9 May 2026	CHF 80,000–160,000	CHF 190,500	+19%
68	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Jumbo Logo" Phillips · 9 May 2026	CHF 25,000–50,000	CHF 63,500	+27%
1073	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” Phillips · 21 Nov 2025	HK$2,000,000–4,000,000	HK$3,302,000	-17%
1113	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona, "Double Swiss" Phillips · 21 Nov 2025	HK$250,000–500,000	HK$482,600	-3%
34	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "The Golden Pagoda" Phillips · 8 Nov 2025	CHF 500,000–1,000,000	CHF 1,079,500	+8%
167	Rolex Ref. 6239, caseback stamped "6242" to the inside Cosmog… Phillips · 8 Nov 2025	CHF 150,000–300,000	CHF 273,050	-9%
38	Audemars Piguet Ref. 26239OR.OO.D315CR.01 Royal Oak Chronogra… Phillips · 2 Oct 2025	$30,000–60,000	$60,960	+2%
90	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” Phillips · 7 Jun 2025	$200,000–400,000	$419,100	+5%
915	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona, “Floating Daytona” Phillips · 23 May 2025	HK$630,000–1,300,000	HK$889,000	-32%
1039	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona Phillips · 23 May 2025	HK$270,000–530,000	HK$495,300	-7%
199	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" Phillips · 10 May 2025	CHF 350,000–700,000	CHF 508,000	-27%
192	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" Phillips · 10 May 2025	CHF 140,000–280,000	CHF 177,800	-37%
37	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona Phillips · 10 May 2025	CHF 20,000–40,000	CHF 35,560	-11%
1	ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WAT… Bonhams · 6 May 2025	$30,000–50,000	$33,280 incl. 28% premium	-33%
153	Rolex Ref. 6262; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Co… Phillips · 7 Dec 2024	$150,000–300,000	$203,200	-32%
1007	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” Phillips · 23 Nov 2024	HK$780,000–1,560,000	HK$1,206,500	-23%
866	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Cherry Logo" Phillips · 23 Nov 2024	HK$240,000–480,000	HK$482,600	+1%
114	Rolex Ref. 6262 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Dayto… Phillips · 9 Nov 2024	CHF 120,000–240,000	CHF 304,800	+27%
133	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" Phillips · 9 Nov 2024	CHF 100,000–200,000	CHF 177,800	-11%
187	Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Double T Swiss T" Phillips · 9 Nov 2024	CHF 100,000–200,000	CHF 139,700	-30%
132	Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Dayto… Phillips · 9 Nov 2024	CHF 60,000–120,000	CHF 88,900	-26%
165	Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6242 Cosmograph Dayto… Phillips · 9 Nov 2024	CHF 30,000–60,000	CHF 48,260	-20%
3157	Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color Black Paul Newman Dial Loupe This · 30 Aug 2024 36.5mm · Stainless steel · Manula-wind Valjoux cal. … · 1969 · grade V 8	$140,000–180,000	$155,100 incl. 10% premium	-14%
22	Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Co… Phillips · 8 Jun 2024	$500,000–1,000,000	$952,500	-5%
20	Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Co… Phillips · 8 Jun 2024	$200,000–400,000	$431,800	+8%
74	ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WAT… Bonhams · 5 Jun 2024	$30,000–50,000	$38,400 incl. 28% premium	-23%

Showing 1–30 of 66 completed sales. 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

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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 archive50 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 archive15 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 archive31 sales of this reference

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06 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 archive8 sales of this reference

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07 Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1 Phillips · Geneva · 2021 $4,749,300

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

Sold2021

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

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

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 archive118 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

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

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Marketplace $40,960

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Daytona, Ref: 6239, c.1967 · 6239

ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Daytona, Ref: 6239, c.1967

$40,960

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $38,400

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph , Ref: 6239, c. 1967 · 6239

ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph , Ref: 6239, c. 1967

$38,400

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $33,280

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, c. 1964 · 6239

ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, c. 1964

$33,280

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $178,200

Rolex Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial Rolex. Beau et rare chronographe bracelet en acier avec cadran exotique 'Paul Newman' mouvement mécanique Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6239, Circa 1968 · 6239

Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial Rolex. Beau et rare chronographe bracelet en acier avec cadran exotique 'Paul Newman' mouvement mécanique Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6239, Circa 1968

$178,200 Record

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $180,400

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color Black Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color Black Dial

$180,400 Record

Aug 4, 2026 Excellent

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Marketplace $245,176

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color White Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color White Dial

$245,176 Record

Aug 4, 2026 Excellent

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Marketplace $8,250

Cartier Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph White Gold Limited Edition 3769 W1556239 · 3769 W1556239

Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph White Gold Limited Edition 3769 W1556239

$8,250

Aug 4, 2026 Near-Mint

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Marketplace $49,500

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Fuerza Aerea Del Peru FAP Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Fuerza Aerea Del Peru FAP Silver Dial

$49,500

Aug 4, 2026 Excellent

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Marketplace $198,001

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color White Paul Newman Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color White Paul Newman Dial

$198,001 Record

Aug 4, 2026 Excellent

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Marketplace $37,400

Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Black Luminova Dial · 6239

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Black Luminova Dial

$37,400

Aug 4, 2026 Excellent

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Marketplace $155,100

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color Black Paul Newman Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color Black Paul Newman Dial

$155,100 Record

Aug 4, 2026 Very Good

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Marketplace $47,298

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU "FAP" Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU "FAP" Silver Dial

$47,298

Aug 4, 2026 Excellent

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Marketplace $74,800

Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Silver Dial

$74,800

Aug 4, 2026 Excellent

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Marketplace $60,960

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona

$60,960

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $76,200

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6263 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona · 6263

Rolex Ref. 6263 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona

$76,200

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $203,200

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman"

$203,200 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $86,360

WMT WMT (Watch Experimental Unit) Ref. Left to right: E0010C (Hommage 96), GP10020C (Hommage 6239), CABO0010C (Hommage 6062)

WMT (Watch Experimental Unit) Ref. Left to right: E0010C (Hommage 96), GP10020C (Hommage 6239), CABO0010C (Hommage 6062)

$86,360

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $431,800

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman”

Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman”

$431,800 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $952,500

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman John Player Special”

Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman John Player Special”

$952,500 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $48,260

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6242 Cosmograph Daytona · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6242 Cosmograph Daytona

$48,260

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $139,700

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Double T Swiss T" · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Double T Swiss T"

$139,700 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $304,800

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6262 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman Musketeer" · 6262

Rolex Ref. 6262 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman Musketeer"

$304,800 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $88,900

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Tiffany & Co." · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Tiffany & Co."

$88,900

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace $177,800

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman"

$177,800 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Daytona, Ref: 6239, c.1967 · 6239

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph , Ref: 6239, c. 1967 · 6239

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, c. 1964 · 6239

Rolex Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial Rolex. Beau et rare chronographe bracelet en acier avec cadran exotique 'Paul Newman' mouvement mécanique Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6239, Circa 1968 · 6239

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color Black Dial · 6239

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color White Dial · 6239

Cartier Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph White Gold Limited Edition 3769 W1556239 · 3769 W1556239

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Fuerza Aerea Del Peru FAP Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color White Paul Newman Dial · 6239

Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Black Luminova Dial · 6239

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color Black Paul Newman Dial · 6239

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU "FAP" Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona · 6239

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6263 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona · 6263

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" · 6239

WMT WMT (Watch Experimental Unit) Ref. Left to right: E0010C (Hommage 96), GP10020C (Hommage 6239), CABO0010C (Hommage 6062)

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman”

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman John Player Special”

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6242 Cosmograph Daytona · 6239

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Double T Swiss T" · 6239

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6262 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman Musketeer" · 6262

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Tiffany & Co." · 6239

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" · 6239