The six most expensive wristwatches sold at Christie’s

From mid-century world-time watches to contemporary grand complications, these six timepieces — all crafted by Patek Philippe — have set record prices at Christie’s.

Luxury

14 September 2025

Patek Philippe. A stainless-steel limited edition automatic wristwatch. Sold for CHF 3,174,000 on 7 November 2022 at Christie’s in Geneva.

Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 - CHF 31,000,000 (Approx. US$31.1m)

The Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 set a new world auction record for watches when it sold at Christie’s for CHF 31,000,000 in 2019. A masterpiece of contemporary horology, it is uniquely crafted in stainless steel and features a reversible case and dual dials in rose-gold and black ebony. With 20 complications, including five chiming modes, an acoustic alarm and a date repeater, it embodies mechanical sophistication at the highest level. Beyond its technical prowess, the hand-engraved finish is a remarkable blend of artistry and precision.

Two Patek Philippe watches, one with a black dial and one with a rose gold dial, both featuring multiple complications.

Patek Philippe. A Grandmaster Chime wristwatch with 18k solid gold dial plates. Sold for CHF 31,000,000 on 9 November 2019 at Christie’s in Geneva.

Patek Philippe Grande and Petite Sonnerie Minute Repeater Ref. 6301A-010 - CHF 15,700,000 (Approx. US$17.3m)

Sold during the Only Watch charity auction in 2024, this extraordinary Ref. 6301A-010 in stainless steel showcases a Rare Handcrafts blue-green flinqué enamel dial set with baguette diamonds. Its manually wound calibre delivers Grande and Petite Sonnerie chiming modes, alongside a minute repeater on three gongs, demonstrating supreme mastery of acoustics and mechanical refinement. Balancing technical innovation, hand-finished artistry and elegant presentation on a matching alligator strap, the watch exemplifies modern complication and craftsmanship.

A luxurious Patek Philippe watch with a detailed teal guilloche dial, silver casing, and a matching teal leather strap.

Patek Philippe. A Grande and Petite Sonnerie, Minute Repeater, Rare Handcrafts wristwatch with 18k solid gold dial plate. Sold for CHF 15,700,000 on 10 May 2024 at Christie’s in Geneva.

Patek Philippe Ref. 2523 Pink Gold ‘Blue Enamel’ - HK$70,175,000 (Approx. US$9m)

Auctioned for HK$70,175,000 in 2019, this 1953 pink-gold Ref. 2523 features a rare double-signed blue enamel dial retailed by Gobbi in Milan. One of only seven pink-gold examples ever produced, it houses Louis Cottier’s patented two-crown world-time mechanism, allowing effortless global timekeeping. Its flawless original condition, harmonious proportions and historical significance make it a quintessential mid-century Patek Philippe, where technical mastery and aesthetic refinement meet in perfect balance. The elegant pink-gold case and vibrant enamel harmonise beautifully, reflecting the golden age of 1950s design.

A luxurious Patek Philippe wristwatch with a world time dial and a blue and gold color scheme, paired with a brown leather strap.

Patek Philippe. An 18k pink gold two-crown World Time wristwatch with 24-hour indication and double-signed blue enamel dial. Sold for HK$70,175,000 on 27 November 2019 at Christie’s in Geneva.

Patek Philippe Ref. 2523J ‘North America’ Cloisonné - HK$66,625,000 (Approx. US$8.5m)

The 1955 yellow-gold Ref. 2523J features a cloisonné enamel dial depicting North America, one of only three known examples. The intricate dial, crafted by Marguerite Koch, captures the continent’s geography with exceptional detail and tonal variation. Powered by a two-crown world-time system, the watch demonstrates both technical sophistication and artisanal skill. Its finely finished case and calibre, combined with the vibrant, hand-painted enamel, make this timepiece a rare combination of functionality, aesthetic brilliance and historical importance. It soared to HK$66,625,000 in 2023.

A detailed world time watch with a colorful map and city names on a rotating outer ring, set in a gold casing.

Patek Philippe. An 18k gold two-crown World Time wristwatch with 24-hour indication and cloisonné enamel dial depicting the North American map. Sold for HK$66,625,000 on 28 May 2023 at Christie’s in Hong Kong.

Patek Philippe Ref. 2523J ‘Eurasia’ Cloisonné - HK$65,475,000 (Approx. US$8.4m)

The 1953 Ref. 2523J ‘Eurasia’ is among the most distinguished Patek Philippe world-time watches, one of three known with a cloisonné dial depicting Europe and Asia. Its 35.5 mm yellow-gold case houses the calibre 12 400 HU, adapted by Louis Cottier, while the hand-painted enamel dial, attributed to Marguerite Koch, exemplifies the finest artisan craftsmanship of the era. Combining mechanical ingenuity, artistic excellence and historical prestige, this watch epitomises the golden age of Patek Philippe wristwatches and sold for HK$65,475,000 in 2024.

A luxurious, gold wristwatch with a zodiac-themed, colorful face, displayed on a dark blue, wavy backdrop.

Patek Philippe. An 18k gold two-crown World Time wristwatch with 24-hour indication and cloisonné enamel dial depicting the Eurasia map. Sold for HK$65,475,000 on 26 May 2024 at Christie’s in Hong Kong.

Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 6002G - HK$45,450,000 (Approx. US$5.8m)

The Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 6002G is a 44 mm white-gold, double-faced wristwatch featuring 12 complications, including cathedral minute repeater, tourbillon, retrograde perpetual calendar, moon phases, sidereal time and a northern-hemisphere sky chart. The hand-engraved case and blue cloisonné and champlevé enamel dial exemplify Patek Philippe’s Rare Handcrafts mastery, while the complex movement demonstrates mechanical brilliance. It sold in 2023 for HK$45,450,000 — a record for an online watch auction at Christie’s.

An intricately carved silver watch featuring a blue face with Roman numerals and a moon phase indicator.

Patek Philippe. A Grand Complications Sky Moon Tourbillon wristwatch, ref. 6002G-001. Sold for HK$45,450,000 on 20 March 2023 at Christie’s in Hong Kong.

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