A unique Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, made by the Geneva-based watchmaker for its 175th anniversary, sold for roughly 31 million Swiss francs at a Christie's charity auction in Geneva in November 2019, setting the record for the most expensive watch ever sold at auction. The sale underscored Switzerland's dominance in high-end watchmaking.
Record no. MRB-2026-005759
Most Expensive Watch Ever Sold at Auction
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