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Biggest Watch Auction Results of 2025–2026

The largest documented hammer prices of the last two calendar years, from 1,156 tracked results. Recompiles as new sales are verified.

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    Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 1518

    $17,631,075 · 2025 · Phillips Geneva

    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.

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    F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance “Souscription No. 007”

    $13,922,000 · 2026 · Phillips New York

    Verified result from The New York Watch Auction: XIV (Phillips New York), concluded 2026-06-14. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.

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    F.P. Journe FFC Prototype

    $10,755,000 · 2025 · Phillips New York

    A unique prototype from the personal collection of Francis Ford Coppola, featuring an articulated automaton hand that indicates the hours with its fingers.

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    Patek Philippe "South America" World Time 2523

    $10,247,000 · 2026 · Phillips Geneva

    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.

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    Audemars Piguet Grosse Pièce 16869

    $7,736,000 · 2025 · Sotheby's New York

    The most complicated Audemars Piguet pocket watch in private hands, featuring 19 complications including a celestial sky chart, tourbillon, and grande sonnerie.

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    Breguet Sympathique Clock and Wristwatch Sympathique No. 1

    $6,617,010 · 2025 · Phillips Geneva

    A unique horological ensemble created by F.P. Journe and THA in 1991; the master clock automatically winds and sets the accompanying tourbillon wristwatch.

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    Rolex Cosmograph Daytona "The King" 6270

    $5,230,100 · 2025 · Sotheby's Hong Kong

    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.

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    Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Split-Seconds Chronograph “Eric Clapton” 5004G-020

    $5,202,000 · 2026 · Phillips New York

    Verified result from The New York Watch Auction: XIV (Phillips New York), concluded 2026-06-14. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.

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    F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Anniversaire “Hong Kong” No. 1/5

    $4,355,000 · 2026 · Phillips New York

    Verified result from The New York Watch Auction: XIV (Phillips New York), concluded 2026-06-14. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.

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    F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance "Souscription" RT Souscription No. 2

    $4,133,900 · 2025 · Phillips Geneva

    The second Resonance ever produced, part of the legendary 20-piece subscription series that defined the brand's early success.

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    Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 1518

    $3,992,000 · 2026 · Phillips New York

    Verified result from The New York Watch Auction: XIV (Phillips New York), concluded 2026-06-14. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.

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    Rexhep Rexhepi AK-06

    $3,861,000 · 2026 · Phillips Geneva

    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.

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    F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance "Sincere Fine Watches"

    $3,700,000 · 2025 · Phillips New York

    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.

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    F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Ref. T

    $3,121,920 · 2026 · Christie's Geneva

    An exceptionally rare early production model from 1999, purchased in 2000, which realized five times its low estimate.

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    F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance "Souscription" RT Souscription No. 17

    $2,843,000 · 2025 · Phillips New York

    An exceptionally rare two-tone subscription piece from the first series of the Resonance, featuring a brass movement and numbered 17 of 20.

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    Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 'Red Dot' Ref. 3448G

    $2,759,000 · 2026 · Christie's New York

    Verified result from Important Watches (Christie's New York), concluded 2026-06-12. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.

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    Audemars Piguet Coussin Tortue Single-Button Chronograph 41,849

    $2,747,696 · 2026 · Christie's Geneva

    Setting a world auction record for a vintage Audemars Piguet chronograph, this 1930s piece is one of only two known surviving examples of the manufacture's first chronograph wristwatches.

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    Audemars Piguet "Coussin Tortue" Single-Button Chronograph N/A

    $2,700,000 · 2026 · Christie's Geneva

    Verified result from Rare Watches (Christie's Geneva), concluded 2026-05-12. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.

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    F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain TN "Régence Circulaire"

    $2,104,100 · 2025 · Phillips Geneva

    A rare 'Tourbillon Nouveau' featuring an intricately hand-engraved pink gold dial, setting a record for the TN reference.

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    Greubel Forsey Naissance d'Une Montre 1 Naissance d'Une Montre 1 (N°1/11)

    $2,100,000 · 2026 · Phillips Geneva

    The first production example of a limited series of 11 pieces, this watch was a collaboration between Greubel Forsey, Philippe Dufour, and Michel Boulanger to preserve traditional watchmaking skills.