The Record Ledger · updated October 2026 · 8 documented results
The 8 Most Expensive Patek Philippe World Time Watches Ever Sold
The most expensive Patek Philippe World Time ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Patek Philippe "South America" World Time ref. 2523, which realized $10,247,000 at Phillips Geneva in 2026 — the top of 8 documented results totaling $45,154,801.
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Patek Philippe "South America" World Time
$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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Patek Philippe World Time Cloisonné Enamel Dial
$8,968,750 · 2019 · Phillips Geneva
Two-crown world time with hand-painted cloisonné enamel North America map dial. From a series of fewer than 10 examples with map dials.
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Patek Philippe World Time 'North America'
$8,530,000 · 2023 · Christie's Hong Kong
An exceptionally rare world time reference featuring a cloisonné enamel dial depicting the map of North America, one of only three known.
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Patek Philippe World Time 'Eurasia'
$8,380,000 · 2024 · Christie's Hong Kong
A legendary reference featuring a cloisonné enamel dial with a map of Eurasia, representing the 'golden age' of Patek Philippe world time watches.
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Patek Philippe "Eurasia" World Time
$7,819,051 · 2021 · Phillips Geneva
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.
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Patek Philippe World Time 'Tiffany & Co.'
$1,022,500 · 2012 · Christie's New York
The only known example of Ref. 2523/1 retailed and signed by Tiffany & Co., setting a record for the reference at the time of sale.
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Patek Philippe World Time Cloisonné Enamel
$113,000 · 2023 · Bonhams London
Features a handcrafted cloisonné enamel dial depicting the continents of Europe, Africa, and the Americas, a technique reserved for Patek Philippe's most artistic timepieces.
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Patek Philippe World Time
$74,500 · 2013 · Antiquorum New York
A vintage yellow gold world time wristwatch featuring the Louis Cottier system, with a bezel engraved with the names of 41 world cities.
How the record was set
Every documented result that beat all before it.
| Year | New record | Watch |
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| 2012 | $1,022,500 | Patek Philippe World Time 'Tiffany & Co.' · Christie's New York |
| 2019 | $8,968,750 | Patek Philippe World Time Cloisonné Enamel Dial · Phillips Geneva |
| 2026 | $10,247,000 | Patek Philippe "South America" World Time · Phillips Geneva |
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“The most expensive Patek Philippe World Time ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Patek Philippe "South America" World Time ref. 2523, which realized $10,247,000 at Phillips Geneva in 2026 — the top of 8 documented results totaling $45,154,801.” — MostExpensiveWatches, October 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/model/patek-philippe-world-time
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