The Record Ledger · updated July 2026 · 17 documented results
The 10 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in 2010
The most expensive watch sold at auction in 2010 ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 1527, which realized $5,708,885 at Christie's Geneva in 2010 — the top of 17 documented results totaling $6,731,996.
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Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
$5,708,885 · 2010 · Christie's Geneva
A unique and historically important tonneau-shaped perpetual calendar chronograph that served as a precursor to the legendary Ref. 2499.
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Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Vision
$490,000 · 2010 · Christie's Geneva
A platinum example of the Double Tourbillon 30° Vision, the brand's first commercial model that established its reputation for high-end finishing.
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Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Platinum Slate
$175,000 · 2010 · Christie's New York
A piece unique cylindrical wristwatch with a 10-day power reserve, inspired by the Bugatti Veyron engine architecture.
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Heuer Monaco PVD "Dark Lord"
$74,700 · 2010 · Bonhams London
A near-mint example from the Arno Haslinger collection, this rare black PVD Monaco achieved a record price at the time, doubling its high estimate.
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Heuer Autavia "Chronomatic"
$46,800 · 2010 · Bonhams London
An exceptionally early automatic chronograph from 1969, featuring the rare 'Chronomatic' dial signature and original box and papers.
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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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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore T3
$35,250 · 2010 · Christie's Hong Kong
An oversized limited edition of 1,000 pieces created in collaboration with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the film 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'.
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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 Monaco "Steve McQueen"
$23,569 · 2010 · Bonhams London
A standard production blue-dial Monaco from the Haslinger collection, the model made iconic by Steve McQueen in the film 'Le Mans'.
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Breguet Type XXI
$21,450 · 2010 · Christie's Hong Kong
A modern stainless steel flyback chronograph with date, continuing the legacy of the military Type XX chronographs from the 1950s.
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 | $35,250 | Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore T3 · Christie's Hong Kong |
| 2010 | $35,500 | Heuer Carrera 18ct Gold · Bonhams London |
| 2010 | $46,800 | Heuer Autavia "Chronomatic" · Bonhams London |
| 2010 | $74,700 | Heuer Monaco PVD "Dark Lord" · Bonhams London |
| 2010 | $175,000 | Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Platinum Slate · Christie's New York |
| 2010 | $490,000 | Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Vision · Christie's Geneva |
| 2010 | $5,708,885 | Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph · Christie's Geneva |
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“The most expensive watch sold at auction in 2010 ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 1527, which realized $5,708,885 at Christie's Geneva in 2010 — the top of 17 documented results totaling $6,731,996.” — MostExpensiveWatches, July 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/sold-in/2010
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