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A$42,499

Average hammer, USD sales

A$19,448,338

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49% of lots beat their high estimate and only 6% fell short of the low, across 73,697 completed sales from 1991 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 21 Aug 2026.

49% above estimate 45% within 6% below
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Showing 1–30 of 176,019 auction records. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 In our archive3 sales of this reference
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
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 In our archive1 sales of this reference

Showing 25,48 of 159,465 results

IWC Portuguese Tourbillon, Reference IW546301 | A white gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2015 · IW546301 Marketplace A$212,895

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

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

A$212,895 Record
Aug 26, 2026
Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte, Reference 42008 | A limited edition white gold wristwatch with day and date, Circa 2004 · 42008 Marketplace A$97,577

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

A$97,577
Aug 26, 2026
Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon, Reference J007533200 | A pink gold wristwatch with date, moon phases and enamel dial, Circa 2022 · J007533200 Marketplace A$88,706

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

A$88,706
Aug 26, 2026
Piaget Protocole | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2000 Marketplace A$53,224

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

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

A$53,224
Aug 26, 2026
Piaget Limelight Gala, Reference G0A40161 | A limited edition pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch with pink opal dial, Circa 2015 · G0A40161 Marketplace A$150,801

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

A$150,801 Record
Aug 26, 2026
Cartier Ronde Folle, Reference 2991 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2007 · 2991 Marketplace A$124,189

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

A$124,189
Aug 26, 2026
Audemars Piguet A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, Circa 1995 Marketplace A$106,448

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

A$106,448
Aug 26, 2026
Cartier Tortue, Reference 2498 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2010 · 2498 Marketplace A$150,801

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

A$150,801 Record
Aug 26, 2026
Chopard St Moritz, Reference 26/2676/1 | A white gold, diamond and sapphire-set bracelet watch, Circa 1998 · 26/2676/1 Marketplace A$159,671

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

A$159,671 Record
Aug 26, 2026
Cartier Santos Dumont, Reference 2650 | A pink gold and diamond-set wristwatch, Circa 2006 · 2650 Marketplace A$106,448

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

A$106,448
Aug 26, 2026
Piaget Polo, Reference 24005 | A white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with date, Circa 2005 · 24005 Marketplace A$230,636

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

A$230,636 Record
Aug 26, 2026
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 Marketplace A$212,895

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

A$212,895 Record
Aug 26, 2026
Audemars Piguet Reference 5173 | A white gold wristwatch, Circa 1967 · 5173 Marketplace A$42,579

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

Reference 5173 | A white gold wristwatch, Circa 1967

A$42,579
Aug 26, 2026
Corum A yellow gold bracelet watch with mother-of-pearl dial, Circa 1970 Marketplace A$212,895

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

A$212,895 Record
Aug 26, 2026
Corum Reference 27118 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with lapis lazuli dial, Circa 1975 · 27118 Marketplace A$53,224

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

A$53,224
Aug 26, 2026
Piaget Reference 3956 N21 | A yellow gold, coral and sapphire-set bracelet watch with concealed dial, Circa 1970 · 3956 Marketplace A$106,448

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

A$106,448
Aug 26, 2026
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Reference 14470SA | A yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet watch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1995 · 14470SA Marketplace A$106,448

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

A$106,448
Aug 26, 2026
Vacheron Constantin A yellow gold and diamond-set bracelet watch, Circa 1980 Marketplace A$159,671

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

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

A$159,671 Record
Aug 26, 2026
Vacheron Constantin Reference 33084 | A yellow gold bracelet watch, Circa 1980 · 33084 Marketplace A$56,772

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

Reference 33084 | A yellow gold bracelet watch, Circa 1980

A$56,772
Aug 26, 2026
Cartier Tank Louis, Reference 78086 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1982 · 78086 Marketplace A$79,836

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

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

A$79,836
Aug 26, 2026
Breguet Classique, Reference 3390 | A yellow gold wristwatch, Circa 1996 · 3390 Marketplace A$56,772

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

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

A$56,772
Aug 26, 2026
Glashütte Original Senator Karree, Reference 4203010204 | A pink gold wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication, Circa 2003 · 4203010204 Marketplace A$67,417

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

A$67,417
Aug 26, 2026
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 Marketplace A$85,158

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

A$85,158
Aug 26, 2026
Frederique Constant Flyback Chronograph Manufacture, Reference FC-760CHC4H4 | A pink gold-plated flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2022 · FC-760CHC4H4 Marketplace A$39,031

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

A$39,031
Aug 26, 2026
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