diff --git a/src/plugins/debugger/watchhandler.cpp b/src/plugins/debugger/watchhandler.cpp
index c5600cd9ee8..888ca18abcf 100644
--- a/src/plugins/debugger/watchhandler.cpp
+++ b/src/plugins/debugger/watchhandler.cpp
@@ -1827,6 +1827,7 @@ bool WatchModel::contextMenuEvent(const ItemViewEvent &ev)
     menu->addAction(s.settingsDialog.action());
 
     // useDebuggingHelpers/useDynamicType have no auto-apply, but need to be persisted on triggered
+    connect(this, &WatchModel::dataChanged, menu, &QMenu::close);
     connect(debugHelperAction, &QAction::triggered,
             &s.useDebuggingHelpers, &BoolAspect::writeSettings, Qt::UniqueConnection);
     connect(dynamicTypeAction, &QAction::triggered,