The Record Ledger · updated October 2026 · 16 documented results
The 10 Most Expensive Heuer Carrera Watches Ever Sold
The most expensive Heuer Carrera ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Heuer Carrera "James Garner" ref. 3647N, which realized $176,400 at Phillips New York in 2021 — the top of 16 documented results totaling $635,789.
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Heuer Carrera "James Garner"
$176,400 · 2021 · Phillips New York
Formerly owned and worn by legendary actor James Garner, this unique Carrera features his name printed on the dial and was sold to benefit his animal rescue fund.
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Heuer Carrera Gold
$100,000 · 2018 · Sotheby's Geneva
The 'Ferrari' Carrera, often gifted by Jack Heuer to Formula 1 drivers. This gold automatic chronograph is the most luxurious version of the driver's watch.
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Heuer Carrera 18k Gold
$57,312 · 2018 · Bonhams London
A high-condition example of the iconic gold Carrera automatic chronograph, a cornerstone of Heuer's 1970s racing heritage.
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Heuer Carrera 'Meister'
$44,000 · 2017 · Christie's New York
A rare black dial Carrera retailed and signed by the Zurich-based jeweler Meister, preserved in exceptional original condition.
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Heuer Carrera 18ct Gold
$35,500 · 2010 · Bonhams London
A first-execution example of Jack Heuer's favorite model, the 'Driver's Watch' traditionally presented to Ferrari Formula 1 pilots.
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Heuer Carrera 'Panda'
$35,000 · 2017 · Christie's New York
A highly desirable 'Panda' dial Carrera with silvered finish and black subsidiary dials, a favorite among vintage Heuer collectors.
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Heuer Carrera 18k Gold (Arturo Merzario)
$33,737 · 2010 · Bonhams Goodwood
Formerly the property of Ferrari works driver Arturo Merzario, this gold Carrera features a personalized engraving from Jack Heuer.
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Heuer Carrera 'Ferrari'
$27,500 · 2016 · Christie's New York
An 18k gold automatic Carrera, a model famously gifted by Jack Heuer to Ferrari Formula 1 drivers during the 1970s.
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Heuer Carrera 'Reverse Panda'
$24,000 · 2024 · Sotheby's New York
The 'Reverse Panda' counterpart to the SN, featuring a black dial with silver registers and a Gay Frères 'Beads of Rice' bracelet.
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Heuer Carrera 'Panda'
$24,000 · 2024 · Sotheby's New York
A highly sought-after 'Panda' dial variant of the manual-wind Carrera, powered by the legendary Valjoux 72 movement.
How the record was set
Every documented result that beat all before it.
| Year | New record | Watch |
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| 2010 | $33,737 | Heuer Carrera 18k Gold (Arturo Merzario) · Bonhams Goodwood |
| 2010 | $35,500 | Heuer Carrera 18ct Gold · Bonhams London |
| 2017 | $44,000 | Heuer Carrera 'Meister' · Christie's New York |
| 2018 | $57,312 | Heuer Carrera 18k Gold · Bonhams London |
| 2018 | $100,000 | Heuer Carrera Gold · Sotheby's Geneva |
| 2021 | $176,400 | Heuer Carrera "James Garner" · Phillips New York |
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“The most expensive Heuer Carrera ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Heuer Carrera "James Garner" ref. 3647N, which realized $176,400 at Phillips New York in 2021 — the top of 16 documented results totaling $635,789.” — MostExpensiveWatches, October 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/model/heuer-carrera
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