Records and rankings
The most expensive watches sold at auction by Van Cleef & Arpels
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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Van Cleef & Arpels2014 · Sotheby's · 29 Nov 2015USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels ref. 34801702016 · Christie's · 27 Nov 2021USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux2014 · Phillips · 29 Nov 2016USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels2013 · Sotheby's · 5 Apr 2017USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels2023 · Christie's · 29 May 2025USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels2007 · Sotheby's · 10 Jun 2013USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Pont des Amoureux ref. 34801702010 · Phillips · 29 Nov 2020USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels2012 · Sotheby's · 6 Oct 2015USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels2010 · Sotheby's · 10 Dec 2013USD ••••••rare reference · Premium -
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Van Cleef & Arpels2015 · Sotheby's · 4 Jun 2019USD ••••••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.