The Record Ledger · updated July 2026 · 130 documented results
The 10 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in 2021
The most expensive watch sold at auction in 2021 ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Patek Philippe "Eurasia" World Time ref. 2523, which realized $7,819,051 at Phillips Geneva in 2021 — the top of 130 documented results totaling $86,044,423.
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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 Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue'
$6,503,500 · 2021 · Phillips New York
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.
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Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1
$5,182,109 · 2021 · Phillips Geneva
The first wristwatch ever made with a Grande and Petite Sonnerie minute repeating movement, marking a historic milestone in independent watchmaking.
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F.P. Journe FFC Blue Only Watch 2021
$4,891,500 · 2021 · Christie's Geneva
A unique prototype featuring an automaton hand to indicate hours, inspired by an idea from Francis Ford Coppola; sold for charity at Only Watch.
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Philippe Dufour Duality No. 08
$3,993,792 · 2021 · Phillips Geneva
One of only nine examples ever produced, this piece features a double escapement with two independent balance wheels linked by a differential.
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F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain "Souscription"
$3,832,727 · 2021 · Phillips Geneva
The very first subscription tourbillon (No. 1/20), representing the absolute genesis of the F.P. Journe brand.
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Patek Philippe Calatrava
$3,660,000 · 2021 · Phillips Geneva
An oversized Calatrava in steel with a two-tone dial and Breguet numerals, which sold for 16 times its pre-sale estimate.
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin Only Watch
$3,400,700 · 2021 · Christie's Geneva
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.
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Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow
$3,400,000 · 2021 · Phillips Geneva
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.
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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (Pink Gold)
$3,171,000 · 2021 · Phillips Geneva
Pink gold 1518 — fewer than 60 produced in pink gold (out of 281 total 1518 production). Cleanest period perpetual chronograph.
How the record was set
Every documented result that beat all before it.
| Year | New record | Watch |
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| 2021 | $3,400,700 | Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Jumbo" Extra-Thin Only Watch · Christie's Geneva |
| 2021 | $3,660,000 | Patek Philippe Calatrava · Phillips Geneva |
| 2021 | $3,832,727 | F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain "Souscription" · Phillips Geneva |
| 2021 | $3,993,792 | Philippe Dufour Duality No. 08 · Phillips Geneva |
| 2021 | $4,891,500 | F.P. Journe FFC Blue Only Watch 2021 · Christie's Geneva |
| 2021 | $5,182,109 | Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1 · Phillips Geneva |
| 2021 | $6,503,500 | Patek Philippe Nautilus 'Tiffany Blue' · Phillips New York |
| 2021 | $7,819,051 | Patek Philippe "Eurasia" World Time · Phillips Geneva |
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“The most expensive watch sold at auction in 2021 ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Patek Philippe "Eurasia" World Time ref. 2523, which realized $7,819,051 at Phillips Geneva in 2021 — the top of 130 documented results totaling $86,044,423.” — MostExpensiveWatches, July 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/sold-in/2021
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