Patek Philippe · reference 2551
Sotheby's, May 2026
Hammer result
CHF 14,080
about $17,994 at today's rate
Beat the high estimate by 1%The lot
Auction house
Sotheby's
Sale
Fine Watches
Date
13 May 2026
Lot number
234
Reference
2551
Brand
Patek Philippe
Year
1957
Ask against realised
Across 7 dealer listings of reference 2551. The ask is what a dealer wants today, not a sale.
What this reference has made at auction
29 confirmed sales, 2012 to 2026
Average realised price per year, 2012 to 2026. Low $10,200, high $152,259.
| Year | Sales | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | $17,994 | $17,994 to $17,994 |
| 2025 | 1 | $21,450 | $21,450 to $21,450 |
| 2024 | 6 | $12,707 | $8,567 to $22,842 |
| 2023 | 1 | $17,920 | $17,920 to $17,920 |
| 2022 | 1 | $10,200 | $10,200 to $10,200 |
| 2021 | 2 | $152,259 | $64,109 to $240,409 |
| 2020 | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 to $75,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | $12,344 | $10,700 to $13,557 |
| 2016 | 1 | $12,654 | $12,654 to $12,654 |
| 2014 | 3 | $11,962 | $8,750 to $15,519 |
| 2013 | 6 | $26,338 | $11,524 to $56,250 |
| 2012 | 3 | $18,400 | $11,446 to $26,250 |
Confirmed sales only, converted to USD at today's rate so salerooms in different currencies can be compared. Unsold lots and withheld prices are excluded from the averages.
Other sales of this reference
8 shown, most recent first
| Watch | House | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patek Philippe Automatic Calatrava 2551J 18k YG with Extract | Loupe This | Jun 2025 | USD 21,450 ($21,450) |
| Patek Philippe Ref. 2551 | Phillips | Nov 2024 | HKD 177,800 ($22,842) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 2551 Disco Volante | Antiquorum | Nov 2024 | CHF 8,750 ($9,994) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 2551 Disco Volante | Antiquorum | Nov 2024 | CHF 7,500 ($8,567) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 2551 Disco Volante | Antiquorum | Nov 2024 | CHF 8,125 ($9,280) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE | REF.2551, A YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1 | Bonhams | Aug 2024 | HKD 102,400 ($13,147) |
| Patek Philippe Ref 2551 Disco Volante | Antiquorum | May 2024 | CHF 11,250 ($12,413) |
| PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH Calatrava, | Bonhams | Dec 2023 | USD 17,920 ($17,920) |
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