Watches have been a symbol of success for several decades and whether created for the royal family or a businessman, these are some of the most expensive watches in the world, reaching into the multi-million dollar category. But, the price isn’t the only reason to admire these luxurious timepieces.
1. Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication
Although this watch is not the most expensive watch, it is a whopping $24 million and it was created for Henry Graves Jr. this intricate timepiece features 24 complications and includes functions such as a perpetual calendar, minute repeater with Westminster Chimes, sunrise and sunset times, and a celestial chart based on the night sky above Graves’ home in New York. With all of these features, no wonder it’s the fifth most expensive watch!
2. Chopard 201-Carat Watch
This incredible watch is about bright yellow diamonds, which are quite rare. Created by Chopard, this 201 Carat watch is worth $25 million. It consists of a 15-carat pink diamond, a 12-carat blue diamond, 163 carats of white and yellow diamonds, and an 11-carat white diamond.
3. Breguet Marie-Antoinette Grande Complication Pocket Watch
This pocket watch is not only a vintage gem, but it also has a fascinating story. The pocket watch, which is worth $30 million, was commissioned by an alleged lover of the French queen, Marie Antoinette in 1782, hence the name of the watch. However, the intended recipient died before ever being able to receive this beautiful watch, which took over 40 years to construct.
4. Graff Diamonds The Fascination
The Fascination is a watch from the Graff Diamonds, which creates some of the most precious watches. Although this watch holds the second-place title, it does consist of 152.96 carats of white diamonds. This watch also includes a 38.13 carat, pear-shaped diamond that can also detach into a ring.
5. Graff Diamonds Hallucination
The title of the most expensive watch in the world would have to go to the incredible, Hallucination Watch, also from the Graff Diamonds Collection. This is worth a whopping $55 million, and it is a masterpiece with over 110 carats of colored diamonds set into a bracelet of pure platinum.
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