Watch Auction Results, Realised Prices

What watches actually sold for

52% of lots beat their high estimate and only 7% fell short of the low, across 34,636 completed sales at Bonhams from 2009 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 11 Aug 2026.

52% above estimate 41% within 7% below

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Result	Vs estimate
1074	14K GOLD, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH Bonhams · 11 Aug 2026 Gold	$3,000–5,000	$5,888 incl. 28% premium	+18%
1127	ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH Bonhams · 11 Aug 2026	$2,000–3,000	$2,176 incl. 28% premium	-27%
4068	18K GOLD AND ENAMEL VINTAGE CUFF WATCH Bonhams · 28 Jul 2026 Gold · Manual	$2,000–3,000	$2,816 incl. 28% premium	-6%
4067	LONGINES: 14K GOLD WATCH Bonhams · 28 Jul 2026 Platinum · Manual · 1930	$1,000–2,000	$1,536 incl. 28% premium	-23%
274	An early 19th century open face key wind pocket watchCirca 18… Bonhams · 9 Jul 2026 Gold · Manual	£500–700	£2,816 incl. 28% premium	+302%
277	Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Oyster Perpet… Bonhams · 9 Jul 2026 Steel · Manual · 1935	£500–700	£2,048 incl. 28% premium	+193%
275	Edward Prior. A 19th century silver pair case pocket watch ma… Bonhams · 9 Jul 2026 Silver · Manual	£300–500	£410 incl. 28% premium	-18%
276	An unmarked keyless wind half hunter pocket watch Circa 1910 Bonhams · 9 Jul 2026 White gold · Manual · 1910	£200–300	£141 incl. 28% premium	-53%

All records 34,698 Sold 34,698

Showing 1–8 of 34,698 completed sales at Bonhams. 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 $152,400

IWC Portuguese Tourbillon, Reference IW546301 | A white gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2015 · IW546301

Portuguese Tourbillon, Reference IW546301 | A white gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2015

$152,400 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $69,850

Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte, Reference 42008 | A limited edition white gold wristwatch with day and date, Circa 2004 · 42008

Royal Eagle Malte, Reference 42008 | A limited edition white gold wristwatch with day and date, Circa 2004

$69,850

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $63,500

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon, Reference J007533200 | A pink gold wristwatch with date, moon phases and enamel dial, Circa 2022 · J007533200

Grande Seconde Moon, Reference J007533200 | A pink gold wristwatch with date, moon phases and enamel dial, Circa 2022

$63,500

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $38,100

Piaget Protocole | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2000

Protocole | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2000

$38,100

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $107,950

Piaget Limelight Gala, Reference G0A40161 | A limited edition pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with pink opal dial, Circa 2015 · G0A40161

Limelight Gala, Reference G0A40161 | A limited edition pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with pink opal dial, Circa 2015

$107,950 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $88,900

Cartier Ronde Folle, Reference 2991 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2007 · 2991

Ronde Folle, Reference 2991 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2007

$88,900

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $76,200

Audemars Piguet A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, Circa 1995

A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, Circa 1995

$76,200

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $107,950

Cartier Tortue, Reference 2498 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2010 · 2498

Tortue, Reference 2498 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2010

$107,950 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $114,300

Chopard St Moritz, Reference 26/2676/1 | A white gold, diamond and sapphire-set bracelet watch, Circa 1998 · 26/2676/1

St Moritz, Reference 26/2676/1 | A white gold, diamond and sapphire-set bracelet watch, Circa 1998

$114,300 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $76,200

Cartier Santos Dumont, Reference 2650 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2006 · 2650

Santos Dumont, Reference 2650 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2006

$76,200

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $165,100

Piaget Polo, Reference 24005 | A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, Circa 2005 · 24005

Polo, Reference 24005 | A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, Circa 2005

$165,100 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $152,400

Cartier Ballon Bleu, Reference 3109 and 3662 | A white gold and diamond-set ultra-thin wristwatch and A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 2010 · 3109

Ballon Bleu, Reference 3109 and 3662 | A white gold and diamond-set ultra-thin wristwatch and A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 2010

$152,400 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $30,480

Audemars Piguet Reference 5173 | A white gold wristwatch, Circa 1967 · 5173

Reference 5173 | A white gold wristwatch, Circa 1967

$30,480

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $152,400

Corum A yellow gold bracelet watch with mother-of-pearl dial, Circa 1970

A yellow gold bracelet watch with mother-of-pearl dial, Circa 1970

$152,400 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $38,100

Corum Reference 27118 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with lapis lazuli dial, Circa 1975 · 27118

Reference 27118 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with lapis lazuli dial, Circa 1975

$38,100

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $76,200

Piaget Reference 3956 N21 | A yellow gold, coral and sapphire-set bracelet watch with concealed dial, Circa 1970 · 3956

Reference 3956 N21 | A yellow gold, coral and sapphire-set bracelet watch with concealed dial, Circa 1970

$76,200

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $76,200

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Reference 14470SA | A yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet watch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1995 · 14470SA

Royal Oak, Reference 14470SA | A yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet watch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1995

$76,200

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $114,300

Vacheron Constantin A yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, Circa 1980

A yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, Circa 1980

$114,300 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $40,640

Vacheron Constantin Reference 33084 | A yellow gold bracelet watch, Circa 1980 · 33084

Reference 33084 | A yellow gold bracelet watch, Circa 1980

$40,640

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $57,150

Cartier Tank Louis, Reference 78086 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1982 · 78086

Tank Louis, Reference 78086 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1982

$57,150

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $40,640

Breguet Classique, Reference 3390 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1996 · 3390

Classique, Reference 3390 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1996

$40,640

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $48,260

Glashütte Original Senator Karree, Reference 4203010204 | A pink gold wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication, Circa 2003 · 4203010204

Senator Karree, Reference 4203010204 | A pink gold wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication, Circa 2003

$48,260

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $60,960

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar 1000 Hours, Reference 147.2.41.S | A pink gold triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication, Circa 2006 · 147.2.41.S

Master Control Calendar 1000 Hours, Reference 147.2.41.S | A pink gold triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication, Circa 2006

$60,960

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $27,940

Frederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture, Reference FC-760CHC4H4 | A pink gold-plated flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2022 · FC-760CHC4H4

Flyback Chronograph Manufacture, Reference FC-760CHC4H4 | A pink gold-plated flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2022

$27,940

Aug 26, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

IWC Portuguese Tourbillon, Reference IW546301 | A white gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2015 · IW546301

Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte, Reference 42008 | A limited edition white gold wristwatch with day and date, Circa 2004 · 42008

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon, Reference J007533200 | A pink gold wristwatch with date, moon phases and enamel dial, Circa 2022 · J007533200

Piaget Protocole | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2000

Piaget Limelight Gala, Reference G0A40161 | A limited edition pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with pink opal dial, Circa 2015 · G0A40161

Cartier Ronde Folle, Reference 2991 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2007 · 2991

Audemars Piguet A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, Circa 1995

Cartier Tortue, Reference 2498 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2010 · 2498

Chopard St Moritz, Reference 26/2676/1 | A white gold, diamond and sapphire-set bracelet watch, Circa 1998 · 26/2676/1

Cartier Santos Dumont, Reference 2650 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2006 · 2650

Piaget Polo, Reference 24005 | A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, Circa 2005 · 24005

Cartier Ballon Bleu, Reference 3109 and 3662 | A white gold and diamond-set ultra-thin wristwatch and A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 2010 · 3109

Audemars Piguet Reference 5173 | A white gold wristwatch, Circa 1967 · 5173

Corum A yellow gold bracelet watch with mother-of-pearl dial, Circa 1970

Corum Reference 27118 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with lapis lazuli dial, Circa 1975 · 27118

Piaget Reference 3956 N21 | A yellow gold, coral and sapphire-set bracelet watch with concealed dial, Circa 1970 · 3956

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Reference 14470SA | A yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet watch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1995 · 14470SA

Vacheron Constantin A yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, Circa 1980

Vacheron Constantin Reference 33084 | A yellow gold bracelet watch, Circa 1980 · 33084

Cartier Tank Louis, Reference 78086 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1982 · 78086

Breguet Classique, Reference 3390 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1996 · 3390

Glashütte Original Senator Karree, Reference 4203010204 | A pink gold wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication, Circa 2003 · 4203010204

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar 1000 Hours, Reference 147.2.41.S | A pink gold triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication, Circa 2006 · 147.2.41.S

Frederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture, Reference FC-760CHC4H4 | A pink gold-plated flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2022 · FC-760CHC4H4