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=== Manufacturers ===
 
The following table shows the brand breakdown of the most expensive watches ever sold at auction (for at least 2 million US dollars). As of December 2019, there are 7 manufacturers that have manufactured watches sold at auction for at least two million US dollars: [[Patek Philippe]], [[Rolex]], [[Breguet (brand)|Breguet]], [[George Daniels (watchmaker)|George Daniels]], Urwerk, [[Vacheron Constantin]], Jehan Cremsdorff (Paris). In particular, George Daniels and Jehan Cremsdorff were independent watchmakers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.danielslondon.com/dr-george-daniels-cbe/|title=Dr. George Daniels CBE|website=www.danielslondon.com|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref> [[File:Cosmo.jpg|thumb|A Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 wristwatch|alt=]]
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
!Ranking range
 
!Patek Philippe
 
!Rolex
 
!Breguet
 
!George Daniels
 
!Urwerk
 
!Vacheron Constantin
 
!Jehan Cremsdorff
 
|-
 
|1st – 10th
 
|7
 
|3
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|1st – 68th
 
|52
 
|7
 
|3
 
|3
 
|1
 
|1
 
|1
 
|}
 
The following table has a threshold of 1.5 million US dollars. Four additional manufacturers join: [[Richard Mille]], [[Omega SA|Omega]], [[Chopard]] and [[F. P. Journe]].
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+Manufacturers with more than one piece ranked
 
!Ranking range
 
!Patek Philippe
 
!Rolex
 
!Breguet
 
!Vacheron Constantin
 
!George Daniels
 
|-
 
|1st – 108th
 
|79
 
|14
 
|3
 
|3
 
|3
 
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+Manufacturers with only one piece ranked
 
!Ranking range
 
!Urwerk
 
!Jehan Cremsdorff
 
!Richard Mille
 
!Omega
 
!F. P. Journe
 
!Chopard
 
|-
 
|1st – 108th
 
|1
 
|1
 
|1
 
|1
 
|1
 
|1
 
|}
 
 
 
== Ranked list (as of December 2019) ==
 
=== Top 68 ===
 
The following table contains details of the 68 watches auctioned for at least '''two million US dollars''', ranked according to their original auction prices. The inflation-adjusted price is given by [[consumer price index]] inflation-adjusted value of [[United States dollar]]s in 2019.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|+
 
!rowspan=2|Rank
 
!rowspan=2|Manufacturer
 
!rowspan=2|Watch model
 
!rowspan=2|{{Tooltip|M.Y.|Manufacture year}}
 
!rowspan=2|Style
 
!colspan=2|Price (USD millions)
 
!rowspan=2|Auction<br>Date
 
!rowspan=2|Auction<br>Place
 
!rowspan=2|Auction<br>House
 
!rowspan=2|Ref.
 
|-
 
!Original
 
!Inflation-<br>Adjusted
 
|-
 
|1
 
|[[Patek Philippe SA|Patek Philippe]]
 
|Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010
 
|2019
 
|Wrist
 
|31.194
 
|{{Inflation|US|31.194|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/09/2019
 
|[[Geneva]]
 
|[[Christie's]]
 
|<ref name=":20" /><ref name=":21" />
 
|-
 
|2
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication|Henry Graves Supercomplication]]
 
|1932
 
|Pocket
 
|23.983
 
|{{Inflation|US|23.983|2014|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/11/2014
 
|Geneva
 
|[[Sotheby's]]
 
|<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":12" />
 
|-
 
|3
 
|[[Rolex]]
 
|[[Rolex Daytona#October 2017 auction|Paul Newman Daytona]] Ref. 6239
 
|1968
 
|Wrist
 
|17.753
 
|{{Inflation|US|17.753|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|10/26/2017
 
|[[New York City|New York]]
 
|[[Phillips (auctioneers)|Phillips]]
 
|<ref name=":2" />
 
|-
 
|4
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Stainless steel|Stainless Steel]] Ref. 1518
 
|1943
 
|Wrist
 
|11.137
 
|{{Inflation|US|11.137|2016|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/12/2016
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080216/38|title=Phillips: CH080216, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolbesler/2016/11/12/breaking-news-patek-philippe-ref-1518-in-steel-is-the-worlds-most-expensive-watch-at-11-million/#6a63dad57f44|title=This $11 Million Patek Philippe Timepiece Is the World's Most Expensive Wristwatch|last=Besler|first=Carol|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|5
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''Gobbi Milan'' "Heures Universelles" Ref. 2523
 
|1953
 
|Wrist
 
|8.967
 
|{{Inflation|US|8.967|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/23/2019
 
|[[Hong Kong]]
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":24">{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=6235645&from=salesummery&intobjectid=6235645&sid=04b1de8c-ab5f-43ba-b65a-9a2247f4e5c0|title=PATEK PHILIPPE. RETAILED BY GOBBI, MILAN, “HEURES UNIVERSELLES”, REF. 2523, MOVEMENT NO. 722'715, CASE NO. 306'216, MANUFACTURED IN 1953|last=|first=|date=|website=Christie's|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref><ref name=":23">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/double-signed-patek-philippe-ref-2523-sells-for-hkd-70175000|title=Auction Report: Double Signed Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 Sells For HKD 70,175,000|last=November 23|first=Jon Bues|last2=2019|website=HODINKEE|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|6
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 5016A-010
 
|2015
 
|Wrist
 
|7.259
 
|{{Inflation|US|7.259|2015|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/07/2015
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080415/16|title=Phillips: CH080415, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.yourwatchhub.com/patek-philippe/patek-philippe-ref-5016a/|title=Patek Philippe Ref. 5016A-010 (for Only Watch 2015) – Your Watch Hub|date=2016-11-14|work=Your Watch Hub|access-date=2018-11-29|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|7
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Titanium]] Ref. 5208T-010
 
|2017
 
|Wrist
 
|6.226
 
|{{Inflation|US|6.226|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/11/2017
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippereference-5208t-010reference-5208t-010-was-created-specially-6095468-details.aspx|title=PATEK PHILIPPE (REFERENCE 5208T-010 REFERENCE 5208T-010 WAS CREATED SPECIALLY FOR ONLY WATCH 2017)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolbesler/2017/11/11/christies-only-watch-charity-auction-totals-10-8-million-including-a-6-million-patek-philippe/#775fbb881557|title=Christie's ONLY Watch Charity Auction Totals $10.8-Million, Including A $6-Million Patek Philippe|last=Besler|first=Carol|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-11-24|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|8
 
|Rolex
 
|Daytona Unicorn Ref. 6265
 
|1970
 
|Wrist
 
|5.937
 
|{{Inflation|US|5.937|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/12/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080318/8|title=Phillips: CH080318, Rolex|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmtpost.com/post/rolex-cosmograph-daytona-the-unicorn-reference-6265-sold-for-5-936-906|title=Rolex Cosmograph Daytona "The Unicorn" Reference 6265 Sold For $ 5,936,906|website=www.gmtpost.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-29}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|9
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Gold]] Chronograph Ref. 1527
 
|1943
 
|Wrist
 
|5.709
 
|{{Inflation|US|5.709|2010|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/10/2010
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-a-unique-and-historically-important-5309213-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 1527, MOVEMENT NO. 863'247, CASE NO. 634'687, MANUFACTURED IN 1943)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/about-us/press-archive/details?PressReleaseID=4050&lid=1&mob-is-app=false|title=RESULTS: Important Watches including a Connoisseur's Vision Part II|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|10
 
|Rolex
 
|[[Bao dai|Bao Dai]] Ref. 6062
 
|1952
 
|Wrist
 
|5.060
 
|{{Inflation|US|5.060|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/13/2017
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080117/93|title=ROLEX Ref. 6062|website=Philipps|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanaas/2017/05/13/rolex-bao-dai-watch-sells-for-more-than-5-million-at-phillips-auction-new-world-record/#21598da734a2|title=Bao Dai Rolex Sells For More Than $5 Million At Phillips Auction, Setting A New World Record|last=Naas|first=Roberta|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|11
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Yellow gold|Yellow Gold]] [[Patek Philippe Calibre 89|Calibre 89]]
 
|1989
 
|Pocket
 
|5.042
 
|{{Inflation|US|5.042|2009|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/14/2009
 
|Geneva
 
|[[Antiquorum]]
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-lot-222-364?browse_all=1&page=1&q=Patek+Philippe+Calibre+89|title=The Yellow Gold Calibre 89 Patek Philippe|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124003703/https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-lot-222-364?browse_all=1&page=1&q=Patek+Philippe+Calibre+89|archive-date=2018-11-24|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-patek-philippe-caliber-89-for-sale-at-christies-new-york|title=Hands-On: A Patek Philippe Caliber 89, For Sale At Christie's New York – HODINKEE|work=HODINKEE|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123112127/https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-patek-philippe-caliber-89-for-sale-at-christies-new-york|archive-date=2018-11-23|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|12
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[White-gold|White Gold]] Calibre 89
 
|1989
 
|Pocket
 
|5.003
 
|{{Inflation|US|5.003|2004|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/24/2004
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-lot-51-301?browse_all=1&page=2&q=Patek+Philippe+Calibre+89|title=Patek, Philippe, Genève. The white gold "Calibre 89"|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124003638/https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-lot-51-301?browse_all=1&page=2&q=Patek+Philippe+Calibre+89|archive-date=2018-11-24|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/patek-philippe-calibre-89-sold-for-5-million/|title=Patek Philippe Calibre 89 sold for $5 million|work=JCK|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123112137/https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/patek-philippe-calibre-89-sold-for-5-million/|archive-date=2018-11-23|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|13
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 130
 
|1927
 
|Wrist
 
|4.987
 
|{{Inflation|US|4.987|2015|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/10/2015
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080215/123|title=Phillips: CH080215, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-24}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=https://quillandpad.com/2016/08/01/4-record-setting-stainless-steel-patek-philippe-models-auctioned-phillips-fifth-coming/|title=4 Record-Setting Stainless Steel Patek Philippe Models Auctioned At Phillips. Is A Fifth Coming? {{!}} Quill & Pad|date=2016-08-01|work=Quill & Pad|access-date=2018-11-24|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|14
 
|[[Breguet (brand)|Breguet]]
 
|''Breguet & Fils, Paris'' No. 2667
 
|1814
 
|Pocket
 
|4.686
 
|{{Inflation|US|4.686|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/14/2012
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/breguet-fils-paris-no-2667-montre-5553702-details.aspx|title=Breguet & Fils, Paris, No. 2667|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/Important-Watches-23897.aspx|title=Important Watches|website=Christie's|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|15
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Henry Graves (banker)|Henry Graves]] [[Minute repeater|Minute Repeater]]
 
|<ref name="HGMinute" group="Note" />
 
|Wrist
 
|4.607
 
|{{Inflation|US|4.607|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/11/2019
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=6231344&from=salesummery&intObjectID=6231344&sid=18303c02-72fa-42ac-9fd3-3645677704b9|title=Patek Philippe made for Henry Graves Jr.|last=|first=|date=|website=Christie's|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/the-most-expensive-watches-sold-in-the-21st-century-so-far-2887615/|title=The 10 Most Expensive Watches Sold at Auction in the 21st Century So Far|last=Gomelsky|first=Victoria|last2=Gomelsky|first2=Victoria|date=2019-12-23|website=Robb Report|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|16
 
|[[George Daniels (watchmaker)|George Daniels]]
 
|Yellow Gold Space Traveller's I
 
|1982
 
|Pocket
 
|4.561
 
|{{Inflation|US|4.561|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|07/02/2019
 
|[[London]]
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2019/masterworks-of-time-l19077/lot.143.html|title=George Daniels SPACE TRAVELLER I|last=|first=|date=|website=Sotheby's|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704053110/https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2019/masterworks-of-time-l19077/lot.143.html|archive-date=2019-07-04|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|17
 
|George Daniels
 
|Yellow Gold Space Traveller's II
 
|1982
 
|Pocket
 
|4.325
 
|{{Inflation|US|4.325|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/19/2017
 
|London
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2017/watches-sale-l17054/lot.121.html|title=George Daniels SPACE TRAVELLERS' WATCH|last=|first=|date=|website=Sotheby's|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920044537/http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2017/watches-sale-l17054/lot.121.html|archive-date=2017-09-20|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2012/george-daniels-so-l12313/lot.9.html|title=George Daniels (AN 18K YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|18
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Platinum]] World Time Ref. 1415
 
|1939
 
|Wrist
 
|4.027
 
|{{Inflation|US|4.027|2002|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/13/2002
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-1415-lot-26-608|title=Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 929693|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref name=":19">{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/2008/02/28/most-expensive-watches-forbeslife-time08-cx_nr_0229watch_slide.html|title=By The Numbers: The World's Most Expensive Watches|last=Ruiz|first=Nicola|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|19
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|J.B. Champion Ref. 2458
 
|1952
 
|Wrist
 
|3.993
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.993|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/12/2012
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptional-highly-attractive-historically-5612299-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (J.B CHAMPION, REF. 2458, MOVEMENT NO. 861'121, CASE NO. 673'916, MANUFACTURED IN 1952)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rarest-expensive-patek-philippe-watches/3/|title=The Rarest And Most Expensive Patek Philippe Watches {{!}} Page 3 of 3 {{!}} aBlogtoWatch|date=2014-02-18|work=aBlogtoWatch|access-date=2018-11-29|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|20
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Titanium Ref. 5004T
 
|2013
 
|Wrist
 
|3.985
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.985|2013|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|09/28/2013
 
|[[Monaco]]
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-5004t-lot-275-25|title=PATEK PHILIPE REF. 5004 titanium Patek Philippe|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/titanium-patek-philippe-5004-sells-for-3985067-at-only-watch-charity-auction-plus-all-other-results|title=Auction Report: Titanium Patek Philippe Ref. 5004 Sells For $3,985,067 At Only Watch (Plus Other Results) – HODINKEE|work=HODINKEE|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|21
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 1526
 
|1949
 
|Wrist
 
|3.956
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.956|2008|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/12/2008
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-outstanding-and-unique-stainless-5065258-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe. (REF. 1526, MOVEMENT NO. 964'568, 612'185, MANUFACTURED IN 1949)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://patekwatch.blogspot.com/2011/04/stainless-steel-patek-philippe-1949.html|title=Stainless Steel Patek Philippe 1949 Reference 1526|last=Ehrlich|first=Jake|date=2011-04-02|website=...Welcome to PatekMagazine.com...Home of Jake's Patek Philippe World...|access-date=2018-11-27}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|22
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''[[Asprey]]'' Yellow Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1952
 
|Wrist
 
|3.880
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.880|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/13/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/important-watches-ge1804/lot.220.html|title=Patek Philippe (RETAILED BY ASPREY: REF 2499)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|23
 
|Rolex
 
|Daytona Oyster Ref. 6263
 
|1969
 
|Wrist
 
|3.718
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.718|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/14/2017
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080117/237|title=Rolex (Ref. 6263)|website=Phillips|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gold-oyster-paul-newman-daytona-phillips-geneva|title=Breaking News: Oyster Paul Newman In Gold Pulls $3.7 Million And Becomes The Most Expensive Daytona Ever Sold At Auction – HODINKEE|work=HODINKEE|access-date=2018-11-27|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|24
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Eric Clapton]] Ref. 2499/100
 
|1987
 
|Wrist
 
|3.656
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.6557|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/12/2012
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/eric-claptons-2499-sells-for-365-million-jb-champions-observatory-chronometer-sells-for-4-million-and-the-platinum-1579|title=Eric Clapton's 2499 Sells For $3.65 Million, JB Champion's Observatory Chronometer Sells For $4 Million, And The Platinum 1579 Goes For $1.63 Million – HODINKEE|work=HODINKEE|access-date=2018-11-27|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-rare-very-attractive-5612362-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2499/100, MOVEMENT NO. 869'308, CASE NO. 2'817'876, MANUFACTURED IN 1987)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|25
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold [[Chronograph]]
 
|1928
 
|Wrist
 
|3.636
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.636|2011|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/16/2011
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/about-us/press-archive/details/?pressreleaseid=4760|title=RESULTS: CHRISTIE'S GENEVA – Important Watches including A Connoisseur's Vision Part IV|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-extremely-fine-important-and-5430931-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (Cushion-shaped single button chronograph wristwatch)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|26
 
|Breguet
 
|''Breguet & Fils'', No. 217
 
|1800
 
|Pocket
 
|3.333
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.636|2016|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/16/2016
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5992914|title=Breguet (No. 217 , SIGNED BREGUET ET FILS, SOLD IN GERMINAL AN 8 (1800) TO GÉNÉRAL MOREAU FOR THE SUM OF 3,600 FRANCS, RESOLD TO MR. HAVAS ON 31ST DECEMBER 1817 FOR 4,800 FRANCS)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://aderwatches.com/en/blog/the-markets-eye/global-results-for-watch-auctions-in-2016/|title=GLOBAL RESULTS FOR WATCH AUCTIONS IN 2016 {{!}} AderWatches|date=2017-01-31|work=AderWatches|access-date=2018-12-01|language=en-GB}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|27
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 1436
 
|1945
 
|Wrist
 
|3.301
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.301|2015|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/07/2015
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080515/169|title=Phillips: CH080515, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-24}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|28
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Star Calibre 2000 Ref. 990/1
 
|2008
 
|Pocket
 
|3.281
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.281|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/28/2012
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":17">{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/about-us/press-archive/details?PressReleaseID=6029&lid=1|title=RESULTS: CHRISTIE’S HONG KONG SALE OF IMPORTANT WATCHES REALISES HK$186,337,375 (US$24,167,957)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5638919|title=PATEK PHILIPPE (STAR CALIBRE 2000, REF.990/1, MOVEMENT NO. 3,200,005, CASE NO. 4,125,166, CIRCA 2008)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-12-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|29
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''Serpico y Laino'' Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1952
 
|Wrist
 
|3.235
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.235|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/12/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=6167095&lid=1&from=relatedlot&intobjectid=6167095|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2499, FIRST SERIES, MOVEMENT NO. 868’341, CASE NO. 687’757, MANUFACTURED IN 1952)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-11-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolbesler/2018/11/14/patek-ref-2499-triumphs-sothebys-sells-one-for-3-9-million-christies-another-for-3-2-million/#52a578d4349b|title=Two Patek Ref. 2499 Watches Draw More Than $7.1 Million Combined at Christie's and Sotheby's|last=Besler|first=Carol|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|30
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Platinum Ref. 2497
 
|1954
 
|Wrist
 
|3.067
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.067|2008|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/12/2008
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-a-superb-and-unique-platinum-5065358-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2497, MOVEMENT NO. 888'075, CASE NO. 687'949, MANUFACTURED IN 1954)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://patekwatch.blogspot.com/2011/04/platinum-patek-philippe-perpetual.html|title=Platinum Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 1954 Reference 2497: 37mm|last=Ehrlich|first=Jake|date=2011-04-03|website=...Welcome to PatekMagazine.com...Home of Jake's Patek Philippe World...|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|31
 
|Rolex
 
|Daytona Neanderthal Ref. 6240
 
|1966
 
|Wrist
 
|3.010
 
|{{Inflation|US|3.010|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/12/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080318/32|title=Phillips: CH080318, Rolex|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/slideshow/the-top-10-lots-from-phillips-christies-and-sothebys-spring-watch-auctions/rolex-daytona-the-neanderthal-at-phillips/|title=Rolex Daytona "The Neanderthal" at Phillips|last=preddingerrr|date=2018-05-14|work=Robb Report|access-date=2018-11-29|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|32
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''[[Tiffany & Co.]]'' Ref. 2499
 
|1971
 
|Wrist
 
|2.999
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.999|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|10/02/2018
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref name=":16">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/lot.2362.html/2018/important-watches-hk0816|title=Patek Philippe (HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY RARE PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|33
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Gold World Time Ref. 2523
 
|1955
 
|Wrist
 
|2.990
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.990|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/14/2012
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-fine-rare-and-5553560-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2523, MOVEMENT NO. 722'706, CASE NO. 306'205, MANUFACTURED IN 1955)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rarest-expensive-patek-philippe-watches/2/|title=The Rarest And Most Expensive Patek Philippe Watches {{!}} Page 2 of 3 {{!}} aBlogtoWatch|date=2014-02-18|work=aBlogtoWatch|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|34
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold [[Double chronograph|Split-seconds Chronograph]]
 
|1923
 
|Wrist
 
|2.965
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.965|2014|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|06/10/2014
 
|New York
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2014/important-watches-n09159/lot.175.html|title=PATEK PHILIPPE'S FIRST SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|35
 
|Urwerk
 
|Atomic Master Clock & Titanium Wristwatch
 
|2018
 
|Wrist
 
|2.900
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.900|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|12/10/2019
 
|New York
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/urwerk/NY080119/8|title=Urwerk - A unique, extremely rare, and historically innovative Atomic Master Clock with paired titanium wristwatch.|last=|first=|date=|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|36
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Haile Selassie|King Haile Selassie]] Ref. 2497
 
|1954
 
|Wrist
 
|2.898
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.898|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/15/2017
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-important-possibly-unique-6067453-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2497, MOVEMENT NO. 888'058, CASE NO. 679'792, MANUFACTURED IN 1954)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/emporer-haile-selassie-patek-philippe-ref-2497-christies-record|title=Auction Report: Emperor Haile Selassie’s Patek Philippe Ref. 2497 Sells For $2.9 Million – HODINKEE|work=HODINKEE|access-date=2018-11-29|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|37
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold World Time Ref. 2523
 
|1953
 
|Wrist
 
|2.857
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.856630|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/28/2017
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/HK080217/908|title=Phillips: HK080217, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.luxuo.com/the-lux-list/collectibles/phillips-hong-kong-watch-auction-five-highest-sale-asia.html|title=Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: FIVE – Highest sale in Asia – LUXUO|date=2017-12-05|work=LUXUO|access-date=2018-11-27|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|38
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Pink Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1971
 
|Wrist
 
|2.782
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.782|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/11/2017
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080217/187|title=Phillips: CH080217, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolbesler/2017/11/12/record-price-for-an-omega-watch-at-auction-1-4-million/#7f64626d123c|title=Rare Omega Tourbillon Sells for Record $1.4 Million|last=Besler|first=Carol|work=Forbes|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|39
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Gold Ref. 1526
 
|<ref name="G1526" group="Note" />
 
|Wrist
 
|2.773
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.773|2009|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/16/2009
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-a-unique-and-very-important-5257533-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 1526)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/presscenter/pdf/12152009/161820.pdf|title=IMPORTANT WATCHES (including A CONNOISSEUR’S VISION) Nov 16, 2009|website=Christie's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|40
 
|[[Vacheron Constantin]]
 
|[[King Fuad I]] No. 402833
 
|1929
 
|Pocket
 
|2.77
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.77|2005|r=2|fmt=c}}
 
|04/03/2005
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/most-expensive-watches-sold-at-auction-2013-5#19-in-november-2011-antiquorum-sold-a-full-24-hour-repeating-patek-philippe-pocket-watch-for-229-million-6|title=The 24 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold At Auction|work=Business Insider|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/vacheron-constantin-lot-79-182?browse_all=1&page=1&q=King+Fouad+Vacheron|title=King Fouad Vacheron & Constantin, Genève|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
| rowspan="2" |41
 
|Breguet
 
|''Breguet, Paris'', No. 4111
 
|1827
 
|Pocket
 
|2.751
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.751|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/14/2012
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/breguet-paris-no-4111-montre-plate-a-5553704-details.aspx|title=Breguet, Paris, No. 4111|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite news|url=https://journal.hautehorlogerie.org/en/breguet-shines-at-the-geneva-auctions-in-may/|title=Breguet shines at the Geneva auctions in May – FHH Journal|access-date=2018-11-29|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Pink gold|Pink Gold]] Ref. 2499
 
|1950
 
|Wrist
 
|2.751
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.751|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/14/2012
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":13" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-fine-and-rare-5553556-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2499, MOVEMENT NO. 868'019, CASE NO. 687'772, MANUFACTURED IN 1950)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|43
 
|Jehan Cremsdorff
 
|Gold, Enamel and Diamond-set Verge Watch
 
|1650
 
|Pocket
 
|2.734
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.734|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|07/03/2019
 
|London
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2019/treasures-l19303/lot.4.html|title=Jehan Cremsdorff, Paris (A HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND MAGNIFICENT GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET VERGE WATCH)|last=|first=|date=|website=Sotheby's|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708040655/https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2019/treasures-l19303/lot.4.html|archive-date=2019-07-08|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|44
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''Gobbi Milan'' World Time Ref. 2523
 
|1953
 
|Wrist
 
|2.728
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.728|2010|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/15/2010
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-rare-and-highly-5367647-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2523, MOVEMENT NO. 722'715, CASE NO. 306'216, MANUFACTURED IN 1953)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/just-patek-philippe-calatrava-3919-watch-gifted-gobbi-milano/|title=A Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 3919 with a Unique Engraving {{!}} Crown & Caliber Blog|date=2017-07-25|work=Crown & Caliber Blog|access-date=2018-11-29|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|45
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold Ref. 6002G
 
|2014
 
|Wrist
 
|2.717
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.717|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|10/03/2018
 
|Hong Kong
 
|[[Poly Auction]]
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polyauction.com.hk/en/buy-and-sell/auctions/lot-listings/194/details/28550/?currencyType=USD|title=Patek Philippe {{!}} Poly Auction Hong Kong|website=www.polyauction.com.hk|access-date=2018-11-24}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|46
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Pink Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1951
 
|Wrist
 
|2.678
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.678|2014|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/09/2014
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/watches/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-fine-signed-patek-5836335-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2499 FIRST SERIES, MOVEMENT NO. 868'249, CASE NO. 665'025, MANUFACTURED IN 1951)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref><ref name=":10">{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/presscenter/pdf/2014/RESULTS_PATEK_PHILIPPE_175_Geneva_9_November_2014.pdf|title=Christie's (Patek Philippe 175)|website=Christie's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|47
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Pink Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1968
 
|Wrist
 
|2.538
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.538|2016|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/31/2016
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/HK080116/368|title=PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 2499 (1968)|website=Phillips|access-date=}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillipswatches.com/results-the-hong-kong-watch-auction-two/|title=Results – The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO {{!}} PHILLIPS|website=www.phillipswatches.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-29}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|48
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Pink Gold World Time Ref. 2523/1
 
|1954
 
|Wrist
 
|2.509
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.509|2016|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/31/2016
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref name=":14" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/HK080116/373|title=PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 2523/1 (1954)|website=Phillips|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|49
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Gradowski Clockwatch
 
|1890
 
|Pocket
 
|2.48
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.48|2002|r=2|fmt=c}}
 
|06/08/2002
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-lot-29-423?browse_all=1&page=1&q=Patek+Philippe+Gradowski+|title=Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 80897|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|50
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold Ref. 6002G
 
|
 
|Wrist
 
|2.470
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.470|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/23/2019
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=6235783|title=PATEK PHILIPPE. SKY MOON TOURBILLON MODEL, REF. 6002|last=|first=|date=|website=Christie's|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|51
 
|Rolex
 
|Antimagnetique 4113
 
|1942
 
|Wrist
 
|2.466
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.466|2016|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/14/2016
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080016/56|title=Phillips: CH080016, Rolex|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref name=":15">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-news/4-stainless-steel-rolexes-sell-6-5-million.html|title=4 Stainless Steel Rolexes Sell For Over $6.5 Million! at Phillip's 2016 – Bob's Watches|date=2016-05-16|work=Bob's Watches|access-date=2018-11-30|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|52
 
|George Daniels
 
|Grand Complication
 
|1987
 
|Pocket
 
|2.391
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.391|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/12/2019
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/GEORGE-DANIELS/CH080119/34|title=George Daniels  (A unique, spectacular and historically important yellow gold instantaneous perpetual calendar minute repeating openface watch)|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2019-07-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolbesler/2019/05/13/2-4-million-george-daniels-1-million-rolex-and-a-curious-patek-prototype-in-57-million-auctions/|title=$2.4 Million George Daniels, $1 Million Rolex And A Curious Patek Prototype In $57 Million Auctions|last=Besler|first=Carol|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-07-05}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|53
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''Freccero'' Pink Gold Ref. 3448
 
|1968
 
|Wrist
 
|2.338
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.338|2011|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/14/2011
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-extraordinarily-fine-and-rare-5493254-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 3448, MOVEMENT NO. 1'119'084, CASE NO. 313'784, MANUFACTURED IN 1968)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artfixdaily.com/news_feed/2011/11/16/9672-christies-watch-auction-soars-to-29-million-total|title=Christie's Watch Auction Soars to $29 Million Total|website=ArtfixDaily|language=en|access-date=2018-11-29}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|54
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold Ref. 5002G-010
 
|2012
 
|Wrist
 
|2.320
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.320|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/25/2019
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/HK080319/845|title=Patek Philippe Ref. 5002G-010|last=|first=|date=|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanaas/2019/11/28/phillips-hong-kong-watch-auction-nine-witnesses-188-million-in-sales/|title=Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: Nine Witnesses $18.8 Million In Sales|last=Naas|first=Roberta|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|55
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold Ref. 2497
 
|1954
 
|Wrist
 
|2.300
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.300|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/11/2017
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080217/231|title=Phillips: CH080217, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|56
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Pink Gold Ref. 1518
 
|1947
 
|Wrist
 
|2.300
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.300|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|12/10/2019
 
|New York
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/NY080119/64|title=Patek Philippe - A previously unknown, extremely rare, and highly attractive pink gold perpetual chronograph wristwatch with pink dial and moon phase, 1947|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|57
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Pink Gold [[Repeater (horology)|Repeater]]
 
|1894
 
|Pocket
 
|2.29
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.29|2011|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/13/2011
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref name=":5">{{Cite news|url=https://moneyinc.com/20-expensive-watches-ever-sold/|title=The 20 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold|date=2017-12-20|work=Money Inc|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-lot-256-603?browse_all=1&page=1&q=patek+philippe+1894|title=PATEK PHILIPPE, THE RECENTLY DISCOVERED EXCEPTIONAL FULL 24-HOUR REPEATING|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|58
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Rose Gold]] Ref. 2499
 
|1957
 
|Wrist
 
|2.280
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.280|2007|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/14/2007
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-fine-and-rare-4899816-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2499, MOVEMENT NO. 868'609, CASE NO. 696'521, MANUFACTURED IN 1957)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/style/2012/07/25-watches-over-1-million/patek-philippe-model-1591-1944|title=25 Watches Over $1 MillionPatek Philippe Model 1591 (1944)|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|59
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Gold World Time Ref. 2523
 
|1953
 
|Wrist
 
|2.267
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.267|2014|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/09/2014
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-rare-and-highly-5836340-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2523, MOVEMENT NO. 722'704, CASE NO. 306'209, MANUFACTURED IN 1953)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|60
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 1591
 
|1944
 
|Wrist
 
|2.264
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.264|2007|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/12/2007
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":9" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-extremely-important-and-unique-4982796-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 1591, MOVEMENT NO. 864'470, CASE NO. 635'565, MANUFACTURED IN 1944)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|61
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Stephen Palmer No. 97912
 
|1898
 
|Pocket
 
|2.252
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.252|2013|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|06/11/2013
 
|New York
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/Important-Watches-23990.aspx|title=Important Watches|website=Christie's|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/presscenter/pdf/2013/2713_Important_Watches.pdf|title=THE STEPHEN S. PALMER Patek Philippe GRAND COMPLICATION NO. 97912|website=Christie's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|62
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Carlo Felice Trossi|Trossi Leggenda]] Chronograph
 
|1932
 
|Wrist
 
|2.236
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.236919|2008|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/11/2008
 
|Geneva
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sothebys.gcs-web.com/static-files/25602007-ed10-4def-a635-8bb9cf50a30f|title=Sotheby's Sale Results (2008 May 11th)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2008/important-watches-ge0801/lot.193.html|title=Patek Philippe (AN IMPORTANT AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE EXTRA LARGE SINGLE BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|63
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Platinum Ref. 1579
 
|1946
 
|Wrist
 
|2.213
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.213|2011|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/14/2011
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-extremely-fine-and-rare-5493307-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 1579, MOVEMENT NO. 863'875, CASE NO. 645'564, MANUFACTURED IN 1946)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|64
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Pink Gold Ref. 2499
 
|<ref name="Ref2499" group="Note" />
 
|Wrist
 
|2.161
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.161|2013|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/11/2013
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-exceptionally-fine-rare-and-5731413-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2499, MOVEMENT NO. 868'226, CASE NO. 696'524, MOVEMENT MANUFACTURED IN 1951, WATCH ENCASED IN 1957)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle.com/home/experience-twenty-amazingly-rare-patek-philippe-timepieces-sold-for-a-total-of-12-million-dollars-at-christies-auction-in-geneva|title=Experience: Twenty Amazingly Rare Patek Philippe Timepieces Sold for More Than $12 Million Dollars at Christie's Auction in Geneva.|work=WATCH COLLECTING LIFESTYLE|access-date=2018-11-27|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|65
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Rose Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1951
 
|Wrist
 
|2.129
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.129|2002|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|10/19/2002
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref name=":19" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-2499-lot-31-82|title=Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868248|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|66
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold Ref. 2497
 
|1953
 
|Wrist
 
|2.083
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.083|2014|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/09/2014
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-extremely-rare-and-very-5836339-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 2497, MOVEMENT NO. 888'015, CASE NO. 679'800, MANUFACTURED IN 1953)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-28}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|67
 
|Rolex
 
|Daytona Oyster Ref. 6263
 
|1969
 
|Wrist
 
|2.036
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.036|2016|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/14/2016
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref name=":15" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080016/31|title=Phillips: CH080016, Rolex|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-11-30}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|68
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''Gübelin'' Ref. 2499
 
|1951
 
|Wrist
 
|2.024
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.024|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|12/10/2019
 
|New York
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/NY080119/40|title=Patek Philippe - A possibly unique, previously unknown, and extremely well-preserved yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phase, retailed by Gübelin, 1951|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|}
 
 
 
=== 69th–108th ===
 
The following table contains details of the watches auctioned for close to (but did not reach) two million US dollars, ranked according to their original auction prices. The threshold is '''1.5 million US dollars'''. The inflation-adjusted price is given by [[consumer price index]] inflation-adjusted value of [[United States dollar]]s in 2019.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
!rowspan=2|Rank
 
!rowspan=2|Manufacturer
 
!rowspan=2|Watch model
 
!rowspan=2|{{Tooltip|M.Y.|Manufacture year}}
 
!rowspan=2|Style
 
!colspan=2|Price (USD millions)
 
!rowspan=2|Auction<br>Date
 
!rowspan=2|Auction<br>Place
 
!rowspan=2|Auction<br>House
 
!rowspan=2|Ref.
 
|-
 
!Original
 
!Inflation-<br>Adjusted
 
|-
 
|69
 
|Rolex
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 6062
 
|1953
 
|Wrist
 
|1.988
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.988|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/13/2017
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080117/172|title=Rolex Ref. 6062, inside case back stamped III.53|website=Phillips|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.watchcollectinglifestyle.com/home/rolex-triple-calendar-ref-6062-stainless-steel-two-tone-dial-hands-on-review|title=Rare Bird: Rolex Triple Calendar ref. 6062 in Stainless Steel with Moonphases and Two-Tone Dial. A $2 Million USD Watch that is a True Watch Collectors Dream.|work=WATCH COLLECTING LIFESTYLE|access-date=2018-12-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|70
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Henry Graves (banker)|Henry Graves]] Grande Complication
 
|1926
 
|Pocket
 
|1.981
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.981|2005|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/14/2005
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/presscenter/pdf/11142005/11142005b.pdf|title=Christie’s Sale of Important Pocket Watches and Wristwatches Realises SFr.15.6 Million / $12.2 Million in Geneva Today|website=Chrisitie's|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/presscenter/pdf/10132005/10132005c.pdf|title=A WATCH WITH A HISTORY TELLS MORE THAN THE TIME|website=Christie's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|71
 
|Rolex
 
|[[Marlon Brando]] Stainless Steel Ref. 1675
 
|1972
 
|Wrist
 
|1.952
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.952|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/10/2019
 
|New York
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/NY080119/30|title=Rolex - An iconic, historically important, and remarkably well-preserved stainless steel dual-time wristwatch with date, 1972|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|72
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Grogan [[Double chronograph|Split-seconds Chronograph]]
 
|1925
 
|Wrist
 
|1.945
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.945|2006|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/13/2006
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":9" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-extremely-fine-unique-and-4795963-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (RETAILED BY GROGAN CO., PITTSBURGH, PA, MOVEMENT NO. 198'012, CASE NO. 290'652, MANUFACTURED IN 1925)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
| rowspan="2" |73
 
|Rolex
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 4113
 
|1942
 
|Wrist
 
|1.945
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.945|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/09/2019
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080219/139|title=Rolex - An extraordinarily rare, oversized stainless steel split seconds chronograph wristwatch with outer blue telemeter and black tachometer scales, 1942|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref><ref name=":22">{{Cite web|url=https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/phillips-geneva-watch-auction-nov-2019-results-23-million-in-sales-2879818/|title=A Record-Setting Zenith Helped Propel Phillips’s $23 Million Watch Sale This Weekend|last=Besler|first=Carol|last2=Besler|first2=Carol|date=2019-11-11|website=Robb Report|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|Rolex
 
|Pink Gold Ref. 6062
 
|1952
 
|Wrist
 
|1.945
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.945|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/09/2019
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref name=":22" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/CH080219/249|title=Rolex - An incredibly rare and exceptionally well-preserved pink gold triple calendar wristwatch with star-set numerals and moonphases, Circa 1952|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|75
 
|Rolex
 
|Daytona The Arabian Knight Ref. 6263
 
|1974
 
|Wrist
 
|1.931
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.931|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/12/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080318/21|title=Phillips: CH080318, Rolex|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/slideshow/the-top-10-lots-from-phillips-christies-and-sothebys-spring-watch-auctions/rolex-daytona-the-arabian-knight-at-phillips/|title=Rolex Daytona "The Arabian Knight" at Phillips|last=preddingerrr|date=2018-05-14|work=Robb Report|access-date=2018-12-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|76
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold Officer
 
|1923
 
|Wrist
 
|1.918
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.918|1999|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/14/1999
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref name=":9" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-lot-55-448|title=Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 124824,case No. 235326, sold on October 13, 1923.|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|77
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 3939
 
|2011
 
|Wrist
 
|1.911
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.91072|2011|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|09/23/2011
 
|Monaco
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-3939-lot-254-30?page=0|title=Patek Philippe, Ref. 3939 for Only Watch|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KlY1CwAAQBAJ&pg=PA28&lpg=PA28&dq=patek+philippe+3939+only+watch+1,400,000&source=bl&ots=z3rFk_fjlX&sig=MM3HLgo_SeTYSEPHzT8gq74pt0A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjLofHNkIffAhUGiqwKHYfXCDE4ChDoATACegQICxAB#v=onepage&q=patek%20philippe%203939%20only%20watch%201,400,000&f=false|title=城邦國際名表 12月號/2015 第78期|last=國際名表編輯部|date=2015-12-16|publisher=莫克文化|language=zh-TW}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|78
 
|[[Richard Mille]]
 
|[[Sapphire]] RM56-02
 
|2015
 
|Wrist
 
|1.856
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.856|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|10/02/2017
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2017/important-watches-hk0743/lot.2343.html?locale=en|title=Richard Mille (AN EXTREMELY FINE AND IMPORTANT SAPPHIRE TONNEAU-FORM SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH RM56-02 NO 10/10 CIRCA 2015)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/BID/5338420970x0x958733/F6129E3B-6A02-4998-8D6A-1F1860C9AB4D/Result_Top_10_EN_Sothebys_HK_Important_Watches.pdf|title=Sale Results (02 OCT 17)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|79
 
|[[Omega SA|Omega]]
 
|[[Elvis Presley]] Ref. H6582/D96043
 
|1960
 
|Wrist
 
|1.812
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.812|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/12/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/article/32174346/elvis-presleys-omega-sells-for-1-dollars-8-cents-million-setting-a-new-world-record-for-an-omega|title=Elvis Presley's Omega Sells For $1.8 Million, Setting A New World Record For An Omega|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/OMEGA/CH080118/160|title=Omega (Ref. H6582/D96043)|website=Phillips|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|80
 
|[[F. P. Journe]]
 
|Astronomic Blue
 
|2019
 
|Wrist
 
|1.811
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.811|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/09/2019
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=6227441|title=F.P. JOURNE ASTRONOMIC BLUE Prototype movement, with unique case and dial developed especially for Only Watch.|last=|first=|date=|website=Christie's|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|81
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1952
 
|Wrist
 
|1.797
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.797|2015|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/07/2015
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080515/254|title=Phillips: CH080515, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|82
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|[[Henry Graves (banker)|Henry Graves]] Platinum Ref. 811
 
|1930
 
|Pocket
 
|1.779
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.779|2004|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/18/2004
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=4278074&from=searchresults&intObjectID=4278074&sid=acddca3b-cd03-47dd-9cbe-389f81aaaad3|title=Patek Philippe (MOVEMENT NO. 198'427, CASE NO. 652'799, REF. 811, MANUFACTURED IN 1930 AND SOLD ON 14 SEPTEMBER 1948)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/features/50-fantastic-lots-from-Christies-Swiss-history-9201-3.aspx|title=50 fabulous lots from 50 years of Christie’s in Switzerland {{!}} Christie's|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|83
 
|Vacheron Constantin
 
|[[James Ward Packard|James W. Packard]] Minute Repeater
 
|1918
 
|Pocket
 
|1.763
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.763|2011|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|06/15/2011
 
|New York
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5454553|title=VACHERON CONSTANTIN (MOVEMENT NO, 375551, CASE NO. 231922, MADE FOR JAMES WARD PACKARD IN 1918)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|84
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold Ref. 130
 
|1944
 
|Wrist
 
|1.751
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.751|2002|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/13/2002
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-130-lot-26-606|title=Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863540, case No. 640999, Ref. 130, made in 1944|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|85
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''Gobbi Milan'' Ref. 2499
 
|1960
 
|Wrist
 
|1.750
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.750|2009|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/11/2009
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5195946&from=searchresults&intObjectID=5195946&sid=acddca3b-cd03-47dd-9cbe-389f81aaaad3|title=Patek Philippe (RETAILED BY GOBBI MILANO, REF. 2499, MOVEMENT NO. 868'752, CASE NO. 696'517, COMPLETED IN 1960)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|86
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1956
 
|Wrist
 
|1.727
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.727|2016|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/15/2016
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080116/214|title=Phillips: CH080116, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|87
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Gold World Time Ref. 2523
 
|1953
 
|Wrist
 
|1.722
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.722|2006|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/02/2006
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-2523-lot-114-529?browse_all=1&page=1&q=patek+philippe+2523|title=Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 722708, case No 306210, Ref. 2523 HU (Heures Universelles). Made in 1953.|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|88
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Platinum [[Calatrava (watch)|Calatrava]] Minute Repeater
 
|1939
 
|Wrist
 
|1.711
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.711|1996|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/20/1996
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-lot-105-266?browse_all=1&page=44&q=patek+philippe+calatrava|title=Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", No. 198340, case No. 618840, completed in 1939.|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|89
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Aviator Prototype Wristwatch
 
|1936
 
|Wrist
 
|1.710
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.710|2009|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/11/2009
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-extremely-important-and-probably-5196071-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (MOVEMENT NUMBERED TWICE 170'381, CASE NO. 613'559, MANUFACTURED IN 1936)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref><ref name=":18">{{Cite news|url=https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rarest-expensive-patek-philippe-watches/|title=The Rarest And Most Expensive Patek Philippe Watches {{!}} aBlogtoWatch|date=2014-02-18|work=aBlogtoWatch|access-date=2018-12-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|90
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold Ref. 3448
 
|1981
 
|Wrist
 
|1.696
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.696|2013|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/13/2013
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5674626&from=searchresults&intObjectID=5674626&sid=acddca3b-cd03-47dd-9cbe-389f81aaaad3|title=Patek Philippe (PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3448, MOVEMENT NO. 1'119'580, CASE NO. 332'620, MANUFACTURED IN 1981)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|91
 
|[[Chopard]]
 
|Happy Diamond Wristwatch
 
|2015
 
|Wrist
 
|1.6735
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.6735|2015|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/10/2015
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5945813|title=A UNIQUE DIAMOND AND COLOURED DIAMOND 'HAPPY DIAMOND' WRISTWATCH, BY CHOPARD|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|92
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Stainless Steel Ref. 530
 
|1939
 
|Wrist
 
|1.6730
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.6730|2004|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/24/2004
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-530-lot-51-178|title=Reference 530, "Sector Dial" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-04}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|93
 
|Rolex
 
|Daytona Oyster Ref. 6263
 
|1969
 
|Wrist
 
|1.660
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.660|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/12/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080318/14|title=Phillips: CH080318, Rolex|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|94
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Pink Gold World Time Ref. 1415
 
|1939
 
|Wrist
 
|1.652
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.652|2002|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/13/2002
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-1415-lot-26-130|title=Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 964804, case No. 669507, Ref. 1415 HU (Heures Universelles).|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|95
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Platinum Ref. 1579
 
|1946
 
|Wrist
 
|1.623
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.623|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/12/2012
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5612399&from=searchresults&intObjectID=5612399&sid=acddca3b-cd03-47dd-9cbe-389f81aaaad3|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 1579, MOVEMENT NO. 867'005, CASE NO. 645'566, MANUFACTURED IN 1946)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|96
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|''Trucchi'' Italian Calendar Ref. 2499
 
|1971
 
|Wrist
 
|1.584
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.584|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/09/2019
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref name=":22" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/patek-philippe/CH080319/35|title=Patek Philippe - An extremely fine, highly important, and most probably unique pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with Italian calendar disc and moonphases, 1971|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2020-01-01}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|97
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Gold Ref. 3449
 
|1961
 
|Wrist
 
|1.5726
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.562|2011|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/14/2011
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/patek-philippe-an-extremely-rare-attractive-and-5493418-details.aspx|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 3449, MOVEMENT NO. 799'000, CASE NO. 311'261, MANUFACTURED IN 1961)|website=www.christies.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|98
 
|Rolex
 
|Gold Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6062
 
|1952
 
|Wrist
 
|1.57250
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.57250|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|12/06/2018
 
|New York
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/Lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?hdnSaleID=27710&LN=160&intsaleid=27710&sid=d9b040b1-5b65-4ff3-bab3-4b3f6cdcb2df|title=Rolex (SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER, REF. 6062, CASE NO. 916'321, CIRCA 1952)|website=www.christies.com|access-date=2018-12-29}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|99
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold Ref. 2499/100
 
|1979
 
|Wrist
 
|1.57247
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.57247|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/13/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080118/226|title=Phillips: CH080118, Patek Philippe|website=Phillips|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|100
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Gold Ref. 1563
 
|1947
 
|Wrist
 
|1.572
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.572|2013|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/11/2013
 
|Geneva
 
|Christie's
 
|<ref name=":18" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=5731454&intobjectid=5731454|title=Patek Philippe (REF. 1563, MOVEMENT NO. 867'196, CASE NO. 657'132, MANUFACTURED IN 1947)|website=|language=en|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|101
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1960
 
|Wrist
 
|1.566
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.566|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|08/13/2017
 
|Geneva
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/CH080117/38|title=Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 (1960)|website=Phillips|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|102
 
|Vacheron Constantin
 
|Pink Gold [[Tour de I'lle]]
 
|2005
 
|Wrist
 
|1.564
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.564|2005|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/03/2005
 
|Geneva
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/auctions/79/top_lots|title=Tour de I'lle Antiquorum Vacheron Constantin|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/ImportantModernVintageTimepieces-April2012|title=Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces - April 2012|last=www.ourivesariaportuguesa.info}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|103
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|White Gold Ref. 3450
 
|1985
 
|Wrist
 
|1.553
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.553|2015|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|12/01/2015
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Phillips
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.phillips.com/detail/PATEK-PHILIPPE/HK080115/305|title=Patek Philippe Ref. 3450|website=Phillips|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hautetime.com/results-from-the-phillips-hong-kong-watch-auction-one/71763/|title=Results From The Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction One|date=2015-12-02|work=Luxury Watch Trends 2018 – Baselworld SIHH Watch News|access-date=2018-12-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|104
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold Ref. 3448J
 
|1975
 
|Wrist
 
|1.550
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.550|2008|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|11/16/2008
 
|Geneva
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2008/important-watches-ge0804/lot.214.html|title=Patek Philippe (AN IMPORTANT AND UNIQUE YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|105
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Platinum Ref. 69
 
|1929
 
|Wrist
 
|1.549
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.549|2003|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/13/2003
 
|Geneva
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2003/a-collection-of-69-exceptional-20th-century-watches-ge0308/lot.25.html|title=PATEK PHILIPPE & CO.NO.198297 REF.96|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|106
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|George Thompson Minute Repeater
 
|1914
 
|Pocket
 
|1.541
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.541|2006|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|05/16/2006
 
|Geneva
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/lot.47.html/2006/important-watches-and-wristwatches-ge0602|title=Patek Philippe (1914, NO.174.480)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|107
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1951
 
|Wrist
 
|1.537
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.537|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|04/03/2019
 
|Hong Kong
 
|Sotheby's
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2019/important-watches-hk0862/lot.2289.html|title=Patek Philippe (REFERENCE 2499, FIRST SERIES)|website=Sotheby's|access-date=}}</ref>
 
|-
 
|108
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Yellow Gold Ref. 2499
 
|1956
 
|Wrist
 
|1.514
 
|{{Inflation|US|1.5144|2008|r=3|fmt=c}}
 
|10/17/2008
 
|New York
 
|Antiquorum
 
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://catalog.antiquorum.swiss/en/lots/patek-philippe-ref-ref-2499-lot-208-403?page=0|title=Ref. 2499, Yellow Gold, First Series Patek Philippe|website=catalog.antiquorum.swiss|access-date=2018-12-04}}</ref>
 
|}
 
 
 
== Temporary list (January - June 2020) ==
 
The following table contains details of the latest auction results from January to June, 2020. The information is updated to the main list every half a year.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
!Rank
 
!Manufacturer
 
!Watch model
 
!{{Tooltip|M.Y.|Manufacture year}}
 
!Style
 
!Original price
 
(USD millions)
 
!Adjusted price
 
(USD millions)
 
!Auction
 
Date
 
!Auction
 
Place
 
!Auction
 
House
 
!Ref.
 
|}
 
 
 
== Unranked results ==
 
The following table contains some of the most expensive auctioned watches without public online records from auctioneers (e.g., major auction houses). This list is possibly incomplete.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
!Rank
 
!Manufacturer
 
!Watch model
 
!{{Tooltip|M.Y.|Manufacture year}}
 
!Style
 
!Original price
 
(USD millions)
 
!Adjusted price
 
(USD millions)
 
!Auction
 
Date
 
!Auction
 
Place
 
!Remarks
 
|-
 
| -
 
|Patek Philippe
 
|Titanium Ref. 5524T
 
|2018
 
|Wrist
 
|2.33
 
|{{Inflation|US|2.33|2018|r=2|fmt=c}}
 
|10/15/2018
 
|Geneva
 
|Children Action 2018 Auction (with Christie's) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patek.com/en/company/news/children-action-2018-auction-results|title=Patek Philippe {{!}} News {{!}} Children Action 2018 / Auction results|last=GENEVE|first=PATEK PHILIPPE SA|website=Patek Philippe SA|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/unique-patek-philippe-ref-5524t-23-million-christies|title=Auction Report: Unique Patek Philippe Ref. 5524T Sells For CHF 2.3 Million|last=October 16|first=Stephen Pulvirent|last2=2018|website=HODINKEE|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref>
 
|}
 
 
 
== See also ==
 
 
 
* [[List of watch manufacturers]]
 
* [[Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication]]
 
* [[Patek Philippe Calibre 89]]
 
* [[Rolex Daytona]]
 
 
 
== Notes ==
 
<div class="reflist " style=" list-style-type: decimal;">
 
<references group="Note">
 
<ref name="HGMinute">The movement was manufactured in 1895 and the case in 1927.</ref>
 
<ref name="G1526">The movement was manufactured in 1942 and the case in 1948.</ref>
 
<ref name="Ref2499">The movement was manufactured in 1951 and the watch was encased in 1957.</ref>
 
</references></div>
 
 
 
== References ==
 
 
 
{{Reflist}}
 
 
 
{{Most Expensive}}
 
 
 
[[Category:Lists of most expensive things|Watches, Auction]]
 
[[Category:Auctions]]
 
[[Category:Lists of superlatives]]
 
[[Category:Watches]]
 
 
 
 
 
*[[Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication]]
 

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