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=== Manufacturers ===
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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=]]
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{| class="wikitable"
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!Ranking range
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!Patek Philippe
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!Rolex
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!Breguet
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!George Daniels
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!Urwerk
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!Vacheron Constantin
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!Jehan Cremsdorff
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|-
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|1st – 10th
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|7
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|3
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|1st – 68th
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|52
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|7
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|3
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|3
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|1
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|1
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|1
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|}
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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]].
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+Manufacturers with more than one piece ranked
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!Ranking range
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!Patek Philippe
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!Rolex
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!Breguet
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!Vacheron Constantin
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!George Daniels
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|1st – 108th
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|79
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|14
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|3
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|3
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|3
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|}
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+Manufacturers with only one piece ranked
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!Ranking range
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!Urwerk
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!Jehan Cremsdorff
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!Richard Mille
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!Omega
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!F. P. Journe
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!Chopard
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|1st – 108th
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|1
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|1
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|1
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|1
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|1
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|1
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== Ranked list (as of December 2019) ==
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=== Top 68 ===
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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.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!rowspan=2|Rank
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!rowspan=2|Manufacturer
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!rowspan=2|Watch model
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!rowspan=2|{{Tooltip|M.Y.|Manufacture year}}
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!rowspan=2|Style
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!colspan=2|Price (USD millions)
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!rowspan=2|Auction<br>Date
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!rowspan=2|Auction<br>Place
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!rowspan=2|Auction<br>House
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!rowspan=2|Ref.
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|-
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!Original
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!Inflation-<br>Adjusted
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|1
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|[[Patek Philippe SA|Patek Philippe]]
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|Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010
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|2019
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|Wrist
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|31.194
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|{{Inflation|US|31.194|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/09/2019
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|[[Geneva]]
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|[[Christie's]]
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|<ref name=":20" /><ref name=":21" />
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|-
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|2
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|Patek Philippe
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|[[Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication|Henry Graves Supercomplication]]
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|1932
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|Pocket
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|23.983
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|{{Inflation|US|23.983|2014|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/11/2014
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|Geneva
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|[[Sotheby's]]
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|<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":12" />
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|-
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|3
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|[[Rolex]]
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|[[Rolex Daytona#October 2017 auction|Paul Newman Daytona]] Ref. 6239
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|1968
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|Wrist
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|17.753
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|{{Inflation|US|17.753|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|10/26/2017
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|[[New York City|New York]]
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|[[Phillips (auctioneers)|Phillips]]
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|<ref name=":2" />
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|-
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|4
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|Patek Philippe
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|[[Stainless steel|Stainless Steel]] Ref. 1518
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|1943
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|Wrist
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|11.137
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|{{Inflation|US|11.137|2016|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/12/2016
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|Geneva
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|Phillips
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|<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>
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|5
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|Patek Philippe
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|''Gobbi Milan'' "Heures Universelles" Ref. 2523
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|1953
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|Wrist
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|8.967
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|{{Inflation|US|8.967|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/23/2019
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|[[Hong Kong]]
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|Christie's
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|<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>
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|6
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|Patek Philippe
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|Stainless Steel Ref. 5016A-010
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|2015
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|Wrist
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|7.259
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|{{Inflation|US|7.259|2015|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/07/2015
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|Geneva
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|Phillips
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|<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>
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|7
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|Patek Philippe
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|[[Titanium]] Ref. 5208T-010
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|2017
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|Wrist
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|6.226
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|{{Inflation|US|6.226|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/11/2017
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|Geneva
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|Christie's
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|<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>
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|8
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|Rolex
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|Daytona Unicorn Ref. 6265
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|1970
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|Wrist
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|5.937
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|{{Inflation|US|5.937|2018|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|05/12/2018
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|Geneva
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|Phillips
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|<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>
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|9
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|Patek Philippe
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|[[Gold]] Chronograph Ref. 1527
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|1943
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|Wrist
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|5.709
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|{{Inflation|US|5.709|2010|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|05/10/2010
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|Geneva
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|Christie's
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|<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>
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|10
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|Rolex
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|[[Bao dai|Bao Dai]] Ref. 6062
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|1952
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|Wrist
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|5.060
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|{{Inflation|US|5.060|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|05/13/2017
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|Geneva
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|Phillips
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|<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>
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|11
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|Patek Philippe
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|[[Yellow gold|Yellow Gold]] [[Patek Philippe Calibre 89|Calibre 89]]
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|1989
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|Pocket
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|5.042
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|{{Inflation|US|5.042|2009|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/14/2009
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|Geneva
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|[[Antiquorum]]
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|<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>
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|12
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|Patek Philippe
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|[[White-gold|White Gold]] Calibre 89
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|1989
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|Pocket
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|5.003
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|{{Inflation|US|5.003|2004|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|04/24/2004
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|Geneva
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|Antiquorum
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|<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>
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|13
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|Patek Philippe
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|Stainless Steel Ref. 130
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|1927
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|Wrist
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|4.987
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|{{Inflation|US|4.987|2015|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|05/10/2015
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|Geneva
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|Phillips
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|<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>
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|14
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|[[Breguet (brand)|Breguet]]
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|''Breguet & Fils, Paris'' No. 2667
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|1814
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|Pocket
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|4.686
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|{{Inflation|US|4.686|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|05/14/2012
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|Geneva
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|Christie's
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|<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>
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|15
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|Patek Philippe
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|[[Henry Graves (banker)|Henry Graves]] [[Minute repeater|Minute Repeater]]
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|<ref name="HGMinute" group="Note" />
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|Wrist
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|4.607
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|{{Inflation|US|4.607|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/11/2019
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|Geneva
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|Christie's
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|<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>
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|16
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|[[George Daniels (watchmaker)|George Daniels]]
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|Yellow Gold Space Traveller's I
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|1982
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|Pocket
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|4.561
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|{{Inflation|US|4.561|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|07/02/2019
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|[[London]]
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|Sotheby's
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|<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>
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|17
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|George Daniels
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|Yellow Gold Space Traveller's II
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|1982
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|Pocket
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|4.325
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|{{Inflation|US|4.325|2017|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/19/2017
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|London
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|Sotheby's
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|<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>
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|18
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|Patek Philippe
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|[[Platinum]] World Time Ref. 1415
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|1939
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|Wrist
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|4.027
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|{{Inflation|US|4.027|2002|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|04/13/2002
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|Geneva
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|Antiquorum
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|<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>
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|19
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|Patek Philippe
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|J.B. Champion Ref. 2458
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|1952
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|Wrist
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|3.993
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|{{Inflation|US|3.993|2012|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|11/12/2012
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|Geneva
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|Christie's
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|<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>
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|20
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|Patek Philippe
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|Titanium Ref. 5004T
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|2013
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|Wrist
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|3.985
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|{{Inflation|US|3.985|2013|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|09/28/2013
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|[[Monaco]]
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|Antiquorum
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|<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>
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|21
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|Patek Philippe
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|Stainless Steel Ref. 1526
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|1949
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|Wrist
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|3.956
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|{{Inflation|US|3.956|2008|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|05/12/2008
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|Geneva
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|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>
 +
|-
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|107
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|Patek Philippe
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|Yellow Gold Ref. 2499
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|1951
 +
|Wrist
 +
|1.537
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|{{Inflation|US|1.537|2019|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|04/03/2019
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|Hong Kong
 +
|Sotheby's
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|<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>
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|-
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|108
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|Patek Philippe
 +
|Yellow Gold Ref. 2499
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|1956
 +
|Wrist
 +
|1.514
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|{{Inflation|US|1.5144|2008|r=3|fmt=c}}
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|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>
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|}
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== Temporary list (January - June 2020) ==
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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.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Rank
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!Manufacturer
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!Watch model
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!{{Tooltip|M.Y.|Manufacture year}}
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!Style
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!Original price
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(USD millions)
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!Adjusted price
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(USD millions)
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!Auction
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Date
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!Auction
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Place
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!Auction
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House
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!Ref.
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|}
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== Unranked results ==
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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.
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 +
!Rank
 +
!Manufacturer
 +
!Watch model
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!{{Tooltip|M.Y.|Manufacture year}}
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!Style
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!Original price
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(USD millions)
 +
!Adjusted price
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(USD millions)
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!Auction
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Date
 +
!Auction
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Place
 +
!Remarks
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|-
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| -
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|Patek Philippe
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|Titanium Ref. 5524T
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|2018
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|Wrist
 +
|2.33
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|{{Inflation|US|2.33|2018|r=2|fmt=c}}
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|10/15/2018
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|Geneva
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|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>
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|}
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== See also ==
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* [[List of watch manufacturers]]
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* [[Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication]]
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* [[Patek Philippe Calibre 89]]
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* [[Rolex Daytona]]
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 +
== Notes ==
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<div class="reflist " style=" list-style-type: decimal;">
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<references group="Note">
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<ref name="HGMinute">The movement was manufactured in 1895 and the case in 1927.</ref>
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<ref name="G1526">The movement was manufactured in 1942 and the case in 1948.</ref>
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<ref name="Ref2499">The movement was manufactured in 1951 and the watch was encased in 1957.</ref>
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</references></div>
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== References ==
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{{Reflist}}
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{{Most Expensive}}
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[[Category:Lists of most expensive things|Watches, Auction]]
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[[Category:Auctions]]
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[[Category:Lists of superlatives]]
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[[Category:Watches]]
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*[[Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication]]
 
*[[Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication]]

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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, George Daniels, Urwerk, Vacheron Constantin, Jehan Cremsdorff (Paris). In particular, George Daniels and Jehan Cremsdorff were independent watchmakers.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

File:Cosmo.jpg
A Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 wristwatch
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, Chopard and F. P. Journe.

Manufacturers with more than one piece ranked
Ranking range Patek Philippe Rolex Breguet Vacheron Constantin George Daniels
1st – 108th 79 14 3 3 3
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 dollars in 2019.

Rank Manufacturer Watch model Template:Tooltip Style Price (USD millions) Auction
Date
Auction
Place
Auction
House
Ref.
Original Inflation-
Adjusted
1 Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 2019 Wrist 31.194 Template:Inflation 11/09/2019 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":20" /><ref name=":21" />
2 Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication 1932 Pocket 23.983 Template:Inflation 11/11/2014 Geneva Sotheby's <ref name=":1" /><ref name=":12" />
3 Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6239 1968 Wrist 17.753 Template:Inflation 10/26/2017 New York Phillips <ref name=":2" />
4 Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 1518 1943 Wrist 11.137 Template:Inflation 11/12/2016 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":3">Template:Cite news</ref>
5 Patek Philippe Gobbi Milan "Heures Universelles" Ref. 2523 1953 Wrist 8.967 Template:Inflation 11/23/2019 Hong Kong Christie's <ref name=":24">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":23">Template:Cite web</ref>
6 Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 5016A-010 2015 Wrist 7.259 Template:Inflation 11/07/2015 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
7 Patek Philippe Titanium Ref. 5208T-010 2017 Wrist 6.226 Template:Inflation 11/11/2017 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
8 Rolex Daytona Unicorn Ref. 6265 1970 Wrist 5.937 Template:Inflation 05/12/2018 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
9 Patek Philippe Gold Chronograph Ref. 1527 1943 Wrist 5.709 Template:Inflation 05/10/2010 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
10 Rolex Bao Dai Ref. 6062 1952 Wrist 5.060 Template:Inflation 05/13/2017 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
11 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calibre 89 1989 Pocket 5.042 Template:Inflation 11/14/2009 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
12 Patek Philippe White Gold Calibre 89 1989 Pocket 5.003 Template:Inflation 04/24/2004 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
13 Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 130 1927 Wrist 4.987 Template:Inflation 05/10/2015 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":7">Template:Cite news</ref>
14 Breguet Breguet & Fils, Paris No. 2667 1814 Pocket 4.686 Template:Inflation 05/14/2012 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
15 Patek Philippe Henry Graves Minute Repeater <ref name="HGMinute" group="Note" /> Wrist 4.607 Template:Inflation 11/11/2019 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
16 George Daniels Yellow Gold Space Traveller's I 1982 Pocket 4.561 Template:Inflation 07/02/2019 London Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
17 George Daniels Yellow Gold Space Traveller's II 1982 Pocket 4.325 Template:Inflation 11/19/2017 London Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
18 Patek Philippe Platinum World Time Ref. 1415 1939 Wrist 4.027 Template:Inflation 04/13/2002 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":19">Template:Cite news</ref>
19 Patek Philippe J.B. Champion Ref. 2458 1952 Wrist 3.993 Template:Inflation 11/12/2012 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
20 Patek Philippe Titanium Ref. 5004T 2013 Wrist 3.985 Template:Inflation 09/28/2013 Monaco Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
21 Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 1526 1949 Wrist 3.956 Template:Inflation 05/12/2008 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
22 Patek Philippe Asprey Yellow Gold Ref. 2499 1952 Wrist 3.880 Template:Inflation 11/13/2018 Geneva Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
23 Rolex Daytona Oyster Ref. 6263 1969 Wrist 3.718 Template:Inflation 05/14/2017 Geneva Phillips <ref name=":11">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
24 Patek Philippe Eric Clapton Ref. 2499/100 1987 Wrist 3.656 Template:Inflation 11/12/2012 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
25 Patek Philippe White Gold Chronograph 1928 Wrist 3.636 Template:Inflation 05/16/2011 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
26 Breguet Breguet & Fils, No. 217 1800 Pocket 3.333 Template:Inflation 05/16/2016 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
27 Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 1436 1945 Wrist 3.301 Template:Inflation 11/07/2015 Geneva Phillips <ref name=":7" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
28 Patek Philippe Star Calibre 2000 Ref. 990/1 2008 Pocket 3.281 Template:Inflation 11/28/2012 Hong Kong Christie's <ref name=":17">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
29 Patek Philippe Serpico y Laino Gold Ref. 2499 1952 Wrist 3.235 Template:Inflation 11/12/2018 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
30 Patek Philippe Platinum Ref. 2497 1954 Wrist 3.067 Template:Inflation 05/12/2008 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
31 Rolex Daytona Neanderthal Ref. 6240 1966 Wrist 3.010 Template:Inflation 05/12/2018 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
32 Patek Philippe Tiffany & Co. Ref. 2499 1971 Wrist 2.999 Template:Inflation 10/02/2018 Hong Kong Sotheby's <ref name=":16">Template:Cite web</ref>
33 Patek Philippe Gold World Time Ref. 2523 1955 Wrist 2.990 Template:Inflation 05/14/2012 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
34 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Split-seconds Chronograph 1923 Wrist 2.965 Template:Inflation 06/10/2014 New York Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
35 Urwerk Atomic Master Clock & Titanium Wristwatch 2018 Wrist 2.900 Template:Inflation 12/10/2019 New York Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
36 Patek Philippe King Haile Selassie Ref. 2497 1954 Wrist 2.898 Template:Inflation 05/15/2017 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
37 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold World Time Ref. 2523 1953 Wrist 2.857 Template:Inflation 11/28/2017 Hong Kong Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
38 Patek Philippe Pink Gold Ref. 2499 1971 Wrist 2.782 Template:Inflation 11/11/2017 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":4">Template:Cite news</ref>
39 Patek Philippe Gold Ref. 1526 <ref name="G1526" group="Note" /> Wrist 2.773 Template:Inflation 11/16/2009 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
40 Vacheron Constantin King Fuad I No. 402833 1929 Pocket 2.77 Template:Inflation 04/03/2005 Geneva Antiquorum <ref name=":6">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
41 Breguet Breguet, Paris, No. 4111 1827 Pocket 2.751 Template:Inflation 05/14/2012 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":13">Template:Cite news</ref>
Patek Philippe Pink Gold Ref. 2499 1950 Wrist 2.751 Template:Inflation 05/14/2012 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":13" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
43 Jehan Cremsdorff Gold, Enamel and Diamond-set Verge Watch 1650 Pocket 2.734 Template:Inflation 07/03/2019 London Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
44 Patek Philippe Gobbi Milan World Time Ref. 2523 1953 Wrist 2.728 Template:Inflation 11/15/2010 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
45 Patek Philippe White Gold Ref. 6002G 2014 Wrist 2.717 Template:Inflation 10/03/2018 Hong Kong Poly Auction <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
46 Patek Philippe Pink Gold Ref. 2499 1951 Wrist 2.678 Template:Inflation 11/09/2014 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":8">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":10">Template:Cite web</ref>
47 Patek Philippe Pink Gold Ref. 2499 1968 Wrist 2.538 Template:Inflation 05/31/2016 Hong Kong Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":14">Template:Cite web</ref>
48 Patek Philippe Pink Gold World Time Ref. 2523/1 1954 Wrist 2.509 Template:Inflation 05/31/2016 Hong Kong Phillips <ref name=":14" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
49 Patek Philippe Gradowski Clockwatch 1890 Pocket 2.48 Template:Inflation 06/08/2002 Hong Kong Antiquorum <ref name=":6" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
50 Patek Philippe White Gold Ref. 6002G Wrist 2.470 Template:Inflation 11/23/2019 Hong Kong Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
51 Rolex Antimagnetique 4113 1942 Wrist 2.466 Template:Inflation 05/14/2016 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":15">Template:Cite news</ref>
52 George Daniels Grand Complication 1987 Pocket 2.391 Template:Inflation 05/12/2019 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
53 Patek Philippe Freccero Pink Gold Ref. 3448 1968 Wrist 2.338 Template:Inflation 11/14/2011 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
54 Patek Philippe White Gold Ref. 5002G-010 2012 Wrist 2.320 Template:Inflation 11/25/2019 Hong Kong Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
55 Patek Philippe White Gold Ref. 2497 1954 Wrist 2.300 Template:Inflation 11/11/2017 Geneva Phillips <ref name=":4" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
56 Patek Philippe Pink Gold Ref. 1518 1947 Wrist 2.300 Template:Inflation 12/10/2019 New York Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
57 Patek Philippe Pink Gold Repeater 1894 Pocket 2.29 Template:Inflation 11/13/2011 Geneva Antiquorum <ref name=":5">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
58 Patek Philippe Rose Gold Ref. 2499 1957 Wrist 2.280 Template:Inflation 05/14/2007 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":9">Template:Cite web</ref>
59 Patek Philippe Gold World Time Ref. 2523 1953 Wrist 2.267 Template:Inflation 11/09/2014 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":10" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
60 Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 1591 1944 Wrist 2.264 Template:Inflation 11/12/2007 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":9" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
61 Patek Philippe Stephen Palmer No. 97912 1898 Pocket 2.252 Template:Inflation 06/11/2013 New York Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
62 Patek Philippe Trossi Leggenda Chronograph 1932 Wrist 2.236 Template:Inflation 05/11/2008 Geneva Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
63 Patek Philippe Platinum Ref. 1579 1946 Wrist 2.213 Template:Inflation 11/14/2011 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":5" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
64 Patek Philippe Pink Gold Ref. 2499 <ref name="Ref2499" group="Note" /> Wrist 2.161 Template:Inflation 11/11/2013 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
65 Patek Philippe Rose Gold Ref. 2499 1951 Wrist 2.129 Template:Inflation 10/19/2002 Geneva Antiquorum <ref name=":19" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
66 Patek Philippe White Gold Ref. 2497 1953 Wrist 2.083 Template:Inflation 11/09/2014 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":10" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
67 Rolex Daytona Oyster Ref. 6263 1969 Wrist 2.036 Template:Inflation 05/14/2016 Geneva Phillips <ref name=":15" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
68 Patek Philippe Gübelin Ref. 2499 1951 Wrist 2.024 Template:Inflation 12/10/2019 New York Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</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 dollars in 2019.

Rank Manufacturer Watch model Template:Tooltip Style Price (USD millions) Auction
Date
Auction
Place
Auction
House
Ref.
Original Inflation-
Adjusted
69 Rolex Stainless Steel Ref. 6062 1953 Wrist 1.988 Template:Inflation 05/13/2017 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
70 Patek Philippe Henry Graves Grande Complication 1926 Pocket 1.981 Template:Inflation 11/14/2005 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
71 Rolex Marlon Brando Stainless Steel Ref. 1675 1972 Wrist 1.952 Template:Inflation 11/10/2019 New York Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
72 Patek Philippe Grogan Split-seconds Chronograph 1925 Wrist 1.945 Template:Inflation 11/13/2006 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":9" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
73 Rolex Stainless Steel Ref. 4113 1942 Wrist 1.945 Template:Inflation 11/09/2019 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":22">Template:Cite web</ref>
Rolex Pink Gold Ref. 6062 1952 Wrist 1.945 Template:Inflation 11/09/2019 Geneva Phillips <ref name=":22" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
75 Rolex Daytona The Arabian Knight Ref. 6263 1974 Wrist 1.931 Template:Inflation 05/12/2018 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
76 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Officer 1923 Wrist 1.918 Template:Inflation 11/14/1999 Geneva Antiquorum <ref name=":9" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
77 Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 3939 2011 Wrist 1.911 Template:Inflation 09/23/2011 Monaco Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
78 Richard Mille Sapphire RM56-02 2015 Wrist 1.856 Template:Inflation 10/02/2017 Hong Kong Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
79 Omega Elvis Presley Ref. H6582/D96043 1960 Wrist 1.812 Template:Inflation 05/12/2018 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
80 F. P. Journe Astronomic Blue 2019 Wrist 1.811 Template:Inflation 11/09/2019 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
81 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ref. 2499 1952 Wrist 1.797 Template:Inflation 11/07/2015 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
82 Patek Philippe Henry Graves Platinum Ref. 811 1930 Pocket 1.779 Template:Inflation 05/18/2004 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
83 Vacheron Constantin James W. Packard Minute Repeater 1918 Pocket 1.763 Template:Inflation 06/15/2011 New York Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
84 Patek Philippe White Gold Ref. 130 1944 Wrist 1.751 Template:Inflation 04/13/2002 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
85 Patek Philippe Gobbi Milan Ref. 2499 1960 Wrist 1.750 Template:Inflation 05/11/2009 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
86 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ref. 2499 1956 Wrist 1.727 Template:Inflation 05/15/2016 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
87 Patek Philippe Gold World Time Ref. 2523 1953 Wrist 1.722 Template:Inflation 04/02/2006 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
88 Patek Philippe Platinum Calatrava Minute Repeater 1939 Wrist 1.711 Template:Inflation 04/20/1996 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
89 Patek Philippe Aviator Prototype Wristwatch 1936 Wrist 1.710 Template:Inflation 05/11/2009 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":18">Template:Cite news</ref>
90 Patek Philippe White Gold Ref. 3448 1981 Wrist 1.696 Template:Inflation 05/13/2013 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
91 Chopard Happy Diamond Wristwatch 2015 Wrist 1.6735 Template:Inflation 11/10/2015 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
92 Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 530 1939 Wrist 1.6730 Template:Inflation 04/24/2004 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
93 Rolex Daytona Oyster Ref. 6263 1969 Wrist 1.660 Template:Inflation 05/12/2018 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
94 Patek Philippe Pink Gold World Time Ref. 1415 1939 Wrist 1.652 Template:Inflation 04/13/2002 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
95 Patek Philippe Platinum Ref. 1579 1946 Wrist 1.623 Template:Inflation 11/12/2012 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
96 Patek Philippe Trucchi Italian Calendar Ref. 2499 1971 Wrist 1.584 Template:Inflation 11/09/2019 Geneva Phillips <ref name=":22" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
97 Patek Philippe Gold Ref. 3449 1961 Wrist 1.5726 Template:Inflation 11/14/2011 Geneva Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
98 Rolex Gold Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6062 1952 Wrist 1.57250 Template:Inflation 12/06/2018 New York Christie's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
99 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ref. 2499/100 1979 Wrist 1.57247 Template:Inflation 05/13/2018 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
100 Patek Philippe Gold Ref. 1563 1947 Wrist 1.572 Template:Inflation 11/11/2013 Geneva Christie's <ref name=":18" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
101 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ref. 2499 1960 Wrist 1.566 Template:Inflation 08/13/2017 Geneva Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
102 Vacheron Constantin Pink Gold Tour de I'lle 2005 Wrist 1.564 Template:Inflation 04/03/2005 Geneva Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
103 Patek Philippe White Gold Ref. 3450 1985 Wrist 1.553 Template:Inflation 12/01/2015 Hong Kong Phillips <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
104 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ref. 3448J 1975 Wrist 1.550 Template:Inflation 11/16/2008 Geneva Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
105 Patek Philippe Platinum Ref. 69 1929 Wrist 1.549 Template:Inflation 05/13/2003 Geneva Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
106 Patek Philippe George Thompson Minute Repeater 1914 Pocket 1.541 Template:Inflation 05/16/2006 Geneva Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
107 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ref. 2499 1951 Wrist 1.537 Template:Inflation 04/03/2019 Hong Kong Sotheby's <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
108 Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ref. 2499 1956 Wrist 1.514 Template:Inflation 10/17/2008 New York Antiquorum <ref>Template:Cite web</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.

Rank Manufacturer Watch model Template:Tooltip 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.

Rank Manufacturer Watch model Template:Tooltip Style Original price

(USD millions)

Adjusted price

(USD millions)

Auction

Date

Auction

Place

Remarks
- Patek Philippe Titanium Ref. 5524T 2018 Wrist 2.33 Template:Inflation 10/15/2018 Geneva Children Action 2018 Auction (with Christie's) <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

See also

Notes

<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>

References

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