{"total": 1119, "limit": 50, "auction_lots": [{"slug": "patek-grandmaster-chime-6300a-only-watch", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "6300A-010", "model": "Grandmaster Chime", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 31000000, "year_sold": 2019, "venue": "Christie's Geneva (Only Watch)", "lot_summary": "Steel-cased Grandmaster Chime made exclusively for the Only Watch 2019 charity sale. Patek's most complicated wristwatch (20 complications, double-faced reversible case) in a metal Patek never produces for retail. Sold for charity.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-grandmaster-chime-6300a-only-watch"}, {"slug": "patek-graves-supercomplication", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "Henry Graves Supercomplication", "model": "Henry Graves Supercomplication", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 24000000, "year_sold": 2014, "venue": "Sotheby's Geneva", "lot_summary": "Made 1933 for American banker Henry Graves Jr. 24 complications including a chart of the night sky over New York. Held the world auction record for any watch from 1999-2014, and again 2014-2019.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-graves-supercomplication"}, {"slug": "rolex-paul-newman-daytona-6239", "brand": "Rolex", "reference": "6239", "model": "Daytona 'Paul Newman'", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 17752500, "year_sold": 2017, "venue": "Phillips New York", "lot_summary": "Paul Newman's personal Daytona, gifted by his wife Joanne Woodward in the late 1960s. Caseback inscribed 'DRIVE CAREFULLY ME'. The watch that defined the exotic-dial Daytona category.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rolex-paul-newman-daytona-6239"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-1518-2025", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "1518", "model": "Perpetual Calendar Chronograph", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 17631075, "year_sold": 2025, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "This is the first of only four known examples of the reference 1518 in stainless steel and is believed to be the first one ever produced. It set a world record as the most expensive vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch ever sold at public auction.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080225/23", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-1518-2025"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-6301a-001-2024", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "6301A-001", "model": "Grande Sonnerie Only Watch", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 17300000, "year_sold": 2024, "venue": "Christie's Geneva", "lot_summary": "A unique steel version of the Grande Sonnerie with a hand-guilloché blue enamel dial, sold to benefit research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6479104", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-6301a-001-2024"}, {"slug": "patek-1518-steel-1943", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "1518", "model": "Perpetual Calendar Chronograph", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 11136642, "year_sold": 2016, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Perpetual calendar chronograph in stainless steel. Only 4 known examples (the rest in gold). Held auction record for a wristwatch from 2016 until Patek 6300A in 2019.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-1518-steel-1943"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-ffc-prototype-2025", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "FFC Prototype", "model": "FFC Prototype", "case_material": "Platinum", "hammer_usd": 10755000, "year_sold": 2025, "venue": "Phillips New York", "lot_summary": "A unique prototype from the personal collection of Francis Ford Coppola, featuring an articulated automaton hand that indicates the hours with its fingers.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/NY080225/17", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-ffc-prototype-2025"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-2523-2026", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "2523", "model": "\"South America\" World Time", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 10247000, "year_sold": 2026, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "An extraordinarily rare dual-crown world time wristwatch featuring a polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting the map of South America. It is one of only two known examples with this specific dial configuration.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080126/27", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-2523-2026"}, {"slug": "patek-2523-worldtime-cloisonne", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "2523", "model": "World Time Cloisonné Enamel Dial", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "hammer_usd": 8968750, "year_sold": 2019, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Two-crown world time with hand-painted cloisonné enamel North America map dial. From a series of fewer than 10 examples with map dials.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-2523-worldtime-cloisonne"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-2523-2023", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "2523", "model": "World Time 'North America'", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 8530000, "year_sold": 2023, "venue": "Christie's Hong Kong", "lot_summary": "An exceptionally rare world time reference featuring a cloisonné enamel dial depicting the map of North America, one of only three known.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6428453", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-2523-2023"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-2523j-2024", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "2523J", "model": "World Time 'Eurasia'", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 8380000, "year_sold": 2024, "venue": "Christie's Hong Kong", "lot_summary": "A legendary reference featuring a cloisonné enamel dial with a map of Eurasia, representing the 'golden age' of Patek Philippe world time watches.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6479867", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-2523j-2024"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-15-93-2024", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "15/93", "model": "Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoire d'Egalité", "case_material": "Platinum", "hammer_usd": 8357441, "year_sold": 2024, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "The second wristwatch ever made by François-Paul Journe and the first ever sold to a client; it set a world record for any F.P. Journe and any independent watchmaker at auction.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/CH080524/14", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-15-93-2024"}, {"slug": "patek-5004t-only-watch", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "5004T", "model": "Split-Seconds Chronograph Perpetual Calendar", "case_material": "Titanium", "hammer_usd": 8293700, "year_sold": 2013, "venue": "Phillips Geneva (Only Watch)", "lot_summary": "Unique titanium-cased 5004 made for Only Watch 2013. Patek extremely rarely uses titanium.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-5004t-only-watch"}, {"slug": "vacheron-57260", "brand": "Vacheron Constantin", "reference": "57260", "model": "Reference 57260", "case_material": "18k White Gold", "hammer_usd": 8000000, "year_sold": 2015, "venue": "Vacheron Constantin (commission)", "lot_summary": "Bespoke 8-year commission completed for the brand's 260th anniversary. 57 complications including double retrograde split-seconds chronograph + Hebrew perpetual calendar. Still holds the record for the most complicated mechanical watch ever made.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/vacheron-57260"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-2523-2021", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "2523", "model": "\"Eurasia\" World Time", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 7819051, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Nicknamed the \"Silk Road,\" this previously unknown example features a cloisonné enamel dial depicting the Eurasian landmass. It established a record for any yellow gold wristwatch at the time of its sale.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080121/33", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-2523-2021"}, {"slug": "audemars-piguet-16869-2025", "brand": "Audemars Piguet", "reference": "16869", "model": "Grosse Pièce", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 7736000, "year_sold": 2025, "venue": "Sotheby's New York", "lot_summary": "The most complicated Audemars Piguet pocket watch in private hands, featuring 19 complications including a celestial sky chart, tourbillon, and grande sonnerie.", "source_url": "https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-top-5-most-expensive-audemars-piguet-watches", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/audemars-piguet-16869-2025"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-5016a-010-2015", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "5016A-010", "model": "Grand Complication Only Watch", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 7259348, "year_sold": 2015, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "A unique grand complication in steel created for Only Watch 2015, featuring a minute repeater, tourbillon, and perpetual calendar with a blue enamel dial.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080215/16", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-5016a-010-2015"}, {"slug": "breguet-sympathique-no-1-2025", "brand": "Breguet", "reference": "Sympathique No. 1", "model": "Sympathique Clock and Wristwatch", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 6617010, "year_sold": 2025, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "A unique horological ensemble created by F.P. Journe and THA in 1991; the master clock automatically winds and sets the accompanying tourbillon wristwatch.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/breguet/CH080125/18", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/breguet-sympathique-no-1-2025"}, {"slug": "patek-5711-tiffany-blue-charity", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "5711/1A-018", "model": "Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue'", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 6503500, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Phillips New York", "lot_summary": "Made in 170 examples for Tiffany & Co's 5th Avenue boutique, celebrating Patek-Tiffany's 170-year partnership. Lot 1 sold for charity at Phillips on the same day the model was released — 124x retail.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-5711-tiffany-blue-charity"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-5208t-010-2017", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "5208T-010", "model": "Triple Complication Only Watch", "case_material": "Titanium", "hammer_usd": 6226311, "year_sold": 2017, "venue": "Christie's Geneva", "lot_summary": "A unique titanium version of the Ref. 5208, featuring a minute repeater, monopusher chronograph, and instantaneous perpetual calendar.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6109311", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-5208t-010-2017"}, {"slug": "rolex-6265-2018", "brand": "Rolex", "reference": "6265", "model": "Cosmograph Daytona \"The Unicorn\"", "case_material": "18k White Gold", "hammer_usd": 5936906, "year_sold": 2018, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "The only known vintage white gold manual-winding Daytona ever produced, donated by collector John Goldberger to benefit the Children Action charity.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080318/8", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rolex-6265-2018"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-6002g-001-2023", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "6002G-001", "model": "Sky Moon Tourbillon", "case_material": "18k White Gold", "hammer_usd": 5815300, "year_sold": 2023, "venue": "Christie's Hong Kong (Online)", "lot_summary": "Set a world record for the most expensive watch sold in an online-only auction; features 12 complications and a hand-engraved case.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6418381", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-6002g-001-2023"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-96-qp-first-perpetual", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "96 QP", "model": "Quantieme Perpetuel", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 5800000, "year_sold": 2023, "venue": "Phillips Hong Kong", "lot_summary": "The first perpetual calendar wristwatch ever produced by Patek Philippe, originally owned by Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the last Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. This piece is one of only eight known examples of the reference 96 with a perpetual calendar complication.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-96-qp-first-perpetual"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-1527-2010", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "1527", "model": "Perpetual Calendar Chronograph", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 5708885, "year_sold": 2010, "venue": "Christie's Geneva", "lot_summary": "A unique and historically important tonneau-shaped perpetual calendar chronograph that served as a precursor to the legendary Ref. 2499.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5314001", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-1527-2010"}, {"slug": "patek-2499-first-series-yellow-gold", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "2499", "model": "Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (First Series)", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 5661730, "year_sold": 2018, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Early-1950s 'first series' 2499. Square pushers, applied Arabic numerals at 12. One of the most coveted modern Patek references.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-2499-first-series-yellow-gold"}, {"slug": "rolex-6263-2020", "brand": "Rolex", "reference": "6263", "model": "Cosmograph Daytona \"Big Red\"", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 5475000, "year_sold": 2020, "venue": "Phillips New York", "lot_summary": "Paul Newman's personal 'Big Red' Daytona, gifted by his wife and worn by the actor for over two decades.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/NY080120/38", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rolex-6263-2020"}, {"slug": "rolex-daytona-john-mayer-6263", "brand": "Rolex", "reference": "6263", "model": "Daytona 'Big Red' (John Mayer's)", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 5400000, "year_sold": 2024, "venue": "Phillips New York", "lot_summary": "Featured in John Mayer's 'Talking Watches' episode. Black dial 6263 'Big Red' Daytona — one of the most photographed vintage Daytonas in the modern era.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rolex-daytona-john-mayer-6263"}, {"slug": "rolex-6270-2025", "brand": "Rolex", "reference": "6270", "model": "Cosmograph Daytona \"The King\"", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 5230100, "year_sold": 2025, "venue": "Sotheby's Hong Kong", "lot_summary": "Commissioned by Sultan Qaboos of Oman, this is one of only eight known examples, featuring a baguette-cut diamond bezel and a pavé-set diamond dial with sapphire hour markers.", "source_url": "https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-5-most-expensive-rolex-watches", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rolex-6270-2025"}, {"slug": "philippe-dufour-grande-et-petite-sonnerie-2021", "brand": "Philippe Dufour", "reference": "Grande et Petite Sonnerie", "model": "Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 5182109, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "The first wristwatch ever made with a Grande and Petite Sonnerie minute repeating movement, marking a historic milestone in independent watchmaking.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/philippe-dufour/CH080221/14", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/philippe-dufour-grande-et-petite-sonnerie-2021"}, {"slug": "rolex-bao-dai-6062", "brand": "Rolex", "reference": "6062", "model": "Triple-Calendar Moonphase 'Bao Dai'", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 5066000, "year_sold": 2017, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Owned by Emperor Bao Dai of Vietnam. Only known 6062 with black dial + diamond markers. One of three diamond-set 6062s known to exist.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rolex-bao-dai-6062"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-130-2015", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "130", "model": "Single-Button Chronograph", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 4987000, "year_sold": 2015, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "A rare 35mm stainless steel single-button chronograph from 1927 with a sector dial, setting a significant record for the reference.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080215/123", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-130-2015"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-ffc-blue-2021", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "FFC Blue", "model": "FFC Blue Only Watch 2021", "case_material": "Tantalum", "hammer_usd": 4891500, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Christie's Geneva", "lot_summary": "A unique prototype featuring an automaton hand to indicate hours, inspired by an idea from Francis Ford Coppola; sold for charity at Only Watch.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6338515", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-ffc-blue-2021"}, {"slug": "richard-mille-rm-53-02-2023", "brand": "Richard Mille", "reference": "RM 53-02", "model": "Tourbillon Sapphire", "case_material": "Blue Sapphire Crystal", "hammer_usd": 4548000, "year_sold": 2023, "venue": "Sotheby's Hong Kong", "lot_summary": "One of only eight pieces produced, this model features a triple-curved case crafted entirely from blue sapphire crystal and a movement suspended by braided cables.", "source_url": "https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/a-closer-look-at-six-spectacular-richard-mille-watches", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/richard-mille-rm-53-02-2023"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-rt-souscription-no-2-2025", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "RT Souscription No. 2", "model": "Chronomètre à Résonance \"Souscription\"", "case_material": "Platinum and 18k Pink Gold", "hammer_usd": 4133900, "year_sold": 2025, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "The second Resonance ever produced, part of the legendary 20-piece subscription series that defined the brand's early success.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/CH080325/102", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-rt-souscription-no-2-2025"}, {"slug": "george-daniels-spring-case-tourbillon-2022", "brand": "George Daniels", "reference": "Spring Case Tourbillon", "model": "Spring Case Tourbillon", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 4092075, "year_sold": 2022, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "A unique, double-dialed wristwatch handmade by George Daniels for his personal use, featuring a spring-release case and the co-axial escapement; it set a record for any British-made wristwatch.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/george-daniels/CH080222/27", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/george-daniels-spring-case-tourbillon-2022"}, {"slug": "philippe-dufour-duality-2021", "brand": "Philippe Dufour", "reference": "Duality", "model": "Duality No. 08", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "hammer_usd": 3993792, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "One of only nine examples ever produced, this piece features a double escapement with two independent balance wheels linked by a differential.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/philippe-dufour/CH080221/13", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/philippe-dufour-duality-2021"}, {"slug": "rexhep-rexhepi-ak-06-2026", "brand": "Rexhep Rexhepi", "reference": "AK-06", "model": "AK-06", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 3861000, "year_sold": 2026, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Set a world record for any Akrivia or Rexhep Rexhepi watch; this stainless steel AK-06 features an open-worked dial and 100-hour power reserve.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/akrivia/CH080126/36", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rexhep-rexhepi-ak-06-2026"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-t-souscription-no-1-2021", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "T Souscription No. 1", "model": "Tourbillon Souverain \"Souscription\"", "case_material": "Platinum", "hammer_usd": 3832727, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "The very first subscription tourbillon (No. 1/20), representing the absolute genesis of the F.P. Journe brand.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/CH080221/156", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-t-souscription-no-1-2021"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-1563-2024", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "1563", "model": "Split-Seconds Chronograph", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 3820000, "year_sold": 2024, "venue": "Sotheby's Geneva", "lot_summary": "One of only three known examples of Ref. 1563, this unique piece is distinguished by its luminous Breguet numerals and hands.", "source_url": "https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/treasures-of-time/reference-1563-a-unique-yellow-gold-split-second", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-1563-2024"}, {"slug": "rolex-6263-lemon-dial-the-legend", "brand": "Rolex", "reference": "6263", "model": "Daytona 'The Legend'", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "hammer_usd": 3726000, "year_sold": 2017, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "One of only three known yellow gold 6263 Daytonas with a 'Paul Newman' lemon dial and screw-down pushers. This lot set a world record for the reference at the time of sale due to its extreme rarity and exceptional condition.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rolex-6263-lemon-dial-the-legend"}, {"slug": "rolex-paul-newman-rcco-john-goldberger", "brand": "Rolex", "reference": "6263 'RCO'", "model": "Daytona 'RCO' Paul Newman Oysterquartz Concept Outdated", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 3724000, "year_sold": 2018, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Exotic-dial 6263 with 'RCO' configuration (Rosso Corsa Outline). From John Goldberger collection.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/rolex-paul-newman-rcco-john-goldberger"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-rn-2025", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "RN", "model": "Chronomètre à Résonance \"Sincere Fine Watches\"", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "hammer_usd": 3700000, "year_sold": 2025, "venue": "Phillips New York", "lot_summary": "One of only 10 examples produced with a black mother-of-pearl dial to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Singaporean retailer Sincere Fine Watches.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/fp-journe/NY080225/97", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-rn-2025"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-570-2021", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "570", "model": "Calatrava", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 3660000, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "An oversized Calatrava in steel with a two-tone dial and Breguet numerals, which sold for 16 times its pre-sale estimate.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080121/160", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-570-2021"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-1518-2020", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "1518", "model": "\"Pink on Pink\" Perpetual Calendar Chronograph", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "hammer_usd": 3565224, "year_sold": 2020, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Formerly part of the personal collection of industry legend Jean-Claude Biver, this \"pink on pink\" example is unique for its blued steel hour and minute hands, a custom request from the original owner.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080120/38", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-1518-2020"}, {"slug": "audemars-piguet-15202xt-gg-1240xt-99-2021", "brand": "Audemars Piguet", "reference": "15202XT.GG.1240XT.99", "model": "Royal Oak \"Jumbo\" Extra-Thin Only Watch", "case_material": "Titanium and Bulk Metallic Glass", "hammer_usd": 3400700, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Christie's Geneva", "lot_summary": "A unique piece created for the Only Watch 2021 charity auction, this was the last unique 15202 powered by the legendary Calibre 2121 and the first AP to use Bulk Metallic Glass.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6338515", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/audemars-piguet-15202xt-gg-1240xt-99-2021"}, {"slug": "omega-speedmaster-2915-1-broad-arrow", "brand": "Omega", "reference": "2915-1", "model": "Speedmaster Broad Arrow", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 3400000, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "A first-generation Speedmaster from 1957 featuring the 'Broad Arrow' hands and tropical brown dial. This sale shattered previous records for Omega, highlighting the surging market for early production tool watches in original condition.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/omega-speedmaster-2915-1-broad-arrow"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-1436-2015", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "1436", "model": "Split-Seconds Chronograph", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 3291000, "year_sold": 2015, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "One of only two known examples of the split-seconds chronograph reference 1436 in stainless steel, manufactured in 1945.", "source_url": "https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080215/169", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-1436-2015"}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-5711-1a-018-2022", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "5711/1A-018", "model": "Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue'", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 3220000, "year_sold": 2022, "venue": "Christie's Geneva", "lot_summary": "The second example of the limited-edition Tiffany Blue Nautilus to appear at public auction, confirming the model's extreme market desirability.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6397223", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-philippe-5711-1a-018-2022"}, {"slug": "patek-1518-pink-gold", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "reference": "1518", "model": "Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (Pink Gold)", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "hammer_usd": 3171000, "year_sold": 2021, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "Pink gold 1518 — fewer than 60 produced in pink gold (out of 281 total 1518 production). Cleanest period perpetual chronograph.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/patek-1518-pink-gold"}, {"slug": "f-p-journe-t-2026", "brand": "F.P. Journe", "reference": "T", "model": "Tourbillon Souverain Ref. T", "case_material": "Platinum", "hammer_usd": 3121920, "year_sold": 2026, "venue": "Christie's Geneva", "lot_summary": "An exceptionally rare early production model from 1999, purchased in 2000, which realized five times its low estimate.", "source_url": "https://www.christies.com/en/about-us/press-archive/2026/christies-rare-watches-achieves-chf-33-million-us-42-million", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/f-p-journe-t-2026"}]}