Wristwatches and pocket watches ranked by hammer price at public auction in millions of USD. Patek Philippe dominates the upper echelon of watch auction records — its reputation for extraordinary craftsmanship, microscopic production volume...
About: Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction (All Time)
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Wristwatches and pocket watches ranked by hammer price at public auction in millions of USD. Patek Philippe dominates the upper echelon of watch auction records — its reputation for extraordinary craftsmanship, microscopic production volumes, and the prestige of its collector community drives prices to levels that rival major artworks, with the brand's unique stainless steel complications being especially prized.
Key Findings
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (Ref. 5402) leads with 4 in 2022.
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Average value in 2022: 3 · median: 3.
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2019 recorded the highest combined total across all categories.
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Gap in 2022: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (Ref. 5402) is 1.4× larger than A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Tourbillon.
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Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction (All Time)
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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6 years
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Top Value
31
Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300A-010
Auction Price (Million USD) · 2019
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Metrics
1
Auction Price (Million USD)
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Period
2014 – 2022
6 years of data
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2022 value · vs. 2014| # | Category | 2022 | 2014 | Change |
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| 🥇 | Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (Ref. 5402) | 4 | — | — |
| 🥈 | A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Tourbillon | 3 | — | — |
Statistical Summary — 2022
4
Maximum
3
Minimum
3
Average
3
Median
What This Data Shows
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Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication
Recorded 24
Auction Price (Million USD)
in 2014.
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Full Data Table
8 records across 6 yearsData Sources & References
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