The Record Ledger · updated October 2026 · 6 documented results
The 6 Most Expensive Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watches Ever Sold
The most expensive Rolex Oyster Perpetual ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Summer" ref. 126595 SARO, which realized $13,650,000 at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London in 2026 — the top of 6 documented results totaling $38,390,000.
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Summer"
$13,650,000 · 2026 · Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London
Verified result from Rolex Four Seasons Daytona Charity Auction (Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London), concluded 2026-09-28. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Winter"
$13,250,000 · 2026 · Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London
Verified result from Rolex Four Seasons Daytona Charity Auction (Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London), concluded 2026-09-28. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Spring"
$9,010,000 · 2026 · Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London
Verified result from Rolex Four Seasons Daytona Charity Auction (Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London), concluded 2026-09-28. Reported by the MostExpensiveWatches auction desk with primary sources on file.
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Dark Star"
$1,572,500 · 2018 · Christie's New York
A rare triple calendar moonphase with star-shaped 'Stelline' numerals, notable for its unique dark oxidized patina on the gold case.
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Gordon Bethune Stelline"
$590,500 · 2012 · Christie's New York
From the collection of former Continental Airlines CEO Gordon Bethune, this Stelline is noted for its exceptional original condition.
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Les Armoiries"
$317,000 · 2015 · Christie's New York
Features a rare cloisonné enamel dial by Marguerite Koch depicting a coat of arms, staying with the original family until this sale.
How the record was set
Every documented result that beat all before it.
| Year | New record | Watch |
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| 2012 | $590,500 | Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Gordon Bethune Stelline" · Christie's New York |
| 2018 | $1,572,500 | Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Dark Star" · Christie's New York |
| 2026 | $9,010,000 | Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Spring" · Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London |
| 2026 | $13,250,000 | Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Winter" · Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London |
| 2026 | $13,650,000 | Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Summer" · Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London |
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“The most expensive Rolex Oyster Perpetual ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona "Summer" ref. 126595 SARO, which realized $13,650,000 at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo London in 2026 — the top of 6 documented results totaling $38,390,000.” — MostExpensiveWatches, October 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/model/rolex-oyster-perpetual
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