Records and rankings
The most expensive watches sold at auction by Hermès
Hammer prices in USD at the rate of the sale day, across nine auction houses. Every entry links to its lot. Rare references show their price to Premium members.
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Hermès ref. 32341931 · Antiquorum · 3 Apr 2005USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès Hermès H08 Only Watch - SP1.741b.333/1C4 (orange rubber versChristie's · 6 Nov 2021USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès Arceau Le temps voyageur Only Watch, Ref: AR10.741.331.MM7Q ref. AR10.741.331.MM7QChristie's · 10 May 2024USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès Le Temps Suspendu ref. AR8.9662022 · Bonhams · 13 Apr 2023USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès Hermès In The Pocket1912 · Phillips · 7 Nov 2015USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès ref. AR5.9702013 · Sotheby's · 14 Apr 2023USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès2019 · Sotheby's · 17 Oct 2023USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès Hermès In The Pocket Only Watch ref. IP1.7702015 · Phillips · 25 May 2025USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès1935 · Phillips · 14 May 2016USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Hermès2005 · Sotheby's · 10 Apr 2008USD ••••••rare reference · Premium
Most auctioned references
| Rolex 1675 | 1,105 |
| Rolex 1803 | 735 |
| Rolex 5513 | 703 |
| Rolex 1680 | 689 |
| Rolex 6263 | 614 |
Record by brand
| Patek Philippe | USD 19.9 M |
| Rolex | USD 17.8 M |
| Philippe Dufour | USD 6.5 M |
| F.P. Journe | USD 5.7 M |
| George Daniels | USD 5.2 M |
| Urban Jürgensen | USD 4.7 M |
| Richard Mille | USD 4.6 M |
| Audemars Piguet | USD 3.9 M |
Updated
Rankings refresh with every data sync; last update 2026-10-05. 20 lots with doubtful prices are excluded pending review.