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Bolex H16 SBM

The Bolex H16 SBM is a 16mm spring-wound cine camera from the long-running Swiss-made H16 reflex line. The SBM variant is a member of the H16 reflex family aimed at advanced amateur and semi-professional film-makers.

Hammer prices for the H16 SBM at recent UK auction are limited, with a single recorded sale in November 2025 reaching £2,500 — a wholesale saleroom result rather than a retail or dealer asking price. With only one data point in 2026, that figure is the best available reference for what an H16 SBM is currently worth, though condition, completeness and any included lenses will move the price materially.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £2,500 Flints Auctions
Nov 2023 £1,625 Flints Auctions
Nov 2023 £1,150 Flints Auctions
Nov 2008 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2000 £646 Christie's
Oct 1999 £747 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bolex H16 SBM worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer data, an H16 SBM sold for £2,500 in late 2025, which is the most recent reference value heading into 2026.

How much does a Bolex H16 SBM sell for at auction?

The single recorded UK auction price in our sales history is £2,500, so that figure represents the current market reference rather than a broad range.

Is the Bolex H16 SBM a good buy at this price?

At around £2,500 hammer, the value depends heavily on mechanical condition and whether lenses are included, since servicing and clean optics are the main cost drivers for working 16mm Bolex bodies.

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