Rolex · reference 1491
Christie's, December 2025
Hammer result
USD 15,240
Beat the high estimate by 205%The lot
Auction house
Christie's
Sale
Watches Online: The New York Edit
Date
17 December 2025
Lot number
268
Reference
1491
Brand
Rolex
What this reference has made at auction
16 confirmed sales, 2004 to 2025
Average realised price per year, 2004 to 2025. Low $6,134, high $38,727.
| Year | Sales | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $15,240 | $15,240 to $15,240 |
| 2023 | 1 | $15,488 | $15,488 to $15,488 |
| 2021 | 1 | $8,862 | $8,862 to $8,862 |
| 2019 | 1 | $6,134 | $6,134 to $6,134 |
| 2018 | 1 | $10,004 | $10,004 to $10,004 |
| 2013 | 1 | $8,860 | $8,860 to $8,860 |
| 2012 | 3 | $10,920 | $8,750 to $13,465 |
| 2011 | 1 | $16,052 | $16,052 to $16,052 |
| 2009 | 3 | $24,570 | $9,375 to $37,119 |
| 2007 | 1 | $38,727 | $38,727 to $38,727 |
| 2005 | 1 | $9,405 | $9,405 to $9,405 |
| 2004 | 1 | $30,488 | $30,488 to $30,488 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex. A rare and unusual stainless steel manual wind jump h | Bonhams | Jun 2023 | GBP 12,160 |
| Rolex. An unusual stainless steel manual wind jump hour wris | Bonhams | May 2021 | GBP 6,248 |
| Rolex. A rare 9K gold manual wind jump hour wristwatch Princ | Bonhams | May 2019 | GBP 4,812 |
| Rolex. A fine two-colour 18K yellow and white gold rectangul | Christie's | May 2018 | CHF 10,000 |
| ROLEX REF. 1491 PRINCE BRANCARD JUMP HOUR YELLOW GOLD Rolex | Antiquorum | May 2013 | CHF 8,500 |
| ROLEX REF. 1491 PRINCE BRANCARD 18K YELLOW GOLD, RED CHRONOM | Antiquorum | Nov 2012 | CHF 10,000 |
| ROLEX REF. 1491 PRINCE BRANCARD JUMP HOUR YELLOW GOLD Rolex | Antiquorum | Jun 2012 | USD 8,750 |
| Rolex. A very fine and rare silver rectangular jump hour wri | Christie's | May 2012 | CHF 12,500 |
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