Rolex · reference 8858
Christie's, May 1998
Hammer result
CHF 4,830
about $3,246 at today's rate
Beat the high estimate by 38%The lot
Auction house
Christie's
Sale
Important Watches
Date
18 May 1998
Lot number
167
Reference
8858
Brand
Rolex
Year
1960
What this reference has made at auction
4 confirmed sales, 1998 to 2026
Average realised price per year, 1998 to 2026. Low $1,655, high $19,583.
| Year | Sales | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | $7,040 | $7,040 to $7,040 |
| 2025 | 1 | $19,583 | $19,583 to $19,583 |
| 2002 | 1 | $1,655 | $1,655 to $1,655 |
| 1998 | 1 | $3,246 | $3,246 to $3,246 |
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
3 shown, most recent first
| Watch | House | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference 8858 | Retailed by Serpico y Laino: A yellow gold | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 | USD 7,040 ($7,040) |
| Rolex Ref 8858 Precision | Antiquorum | May 2025 | CHF 16,250 ($19,583) |
| Rolex "Precision", Ref. 8858. Produced in the 1950's. Fine a | Antiquorum | Apr 2002 | CHF 2,760 ($1,655) |
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