The World's Most Luxurious Timepieces: Top Most Expensive Watches
Watches can reveal so much about a person’s taste and status. Some timepieces have even fetched astronomical prices, with the most expensive models reaching up to $55 million. We've curated a list of the top 10 record-breaking, high-end watches and the unique features that make them truly one of a kind.
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Graff Diamonds Hallucination – $55 Million
Explore MoreAt the pinnacle of luxury, the Graff Diamonds Hallucination tops the list as the most expensive watch ever sold. This breathtaking creation was unveiled at the Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, featuring 110 carats of multi-colored diamonds.
By Veronica Jackson
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Graff Diamonds The Fascination – $40 Million
Discover NowKnown for their extraordinary diamond designs, Graff Diamonds created The Fascination—a watch adorned with 152.96 carats of diamonds.
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Breguet No. 160 – $30 Million
Commissioned for Queen Marie Antoinette, this historical piece is a symbol of timeless elegance. Crafted by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the watch includes advanced complications such as a thermometer and perpetual calendar.
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Chopard 201-Carat Watch – $25 Million
Explore MoreThis vibrant masterpiece by Chopard boasts 201 carats of diamonds in a rainbow of colors. The centerpiece includes three heart-shaped diamonds in pink, yellow, and blue.
By Veronica Jackson
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Patek Philippe Supercomplication – $24 Million
Discover NowDesigned in 1933 for New York banker Henry Graves Jr., this gold pocket watch by Patek Philippe took five years to create. It features 24 complications, including a perpetual calendar and a celestial map based on Graves' Manhattan apartment.
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Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch – $18 Million
First introduced in 2015, the Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch lives up to its name with 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds. Its seamless design combines the bracelet and watch face into one exquisite piece made from 18K white gold.
By Veronica Jackson
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Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona – $17.8 Million
Explore MoreBy VThis iconic Rolex Daytona, previously owned by movie star and race car driver Paul Newman, fetched an impressive $17.8 million at auction in 2017.
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Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 – $11.1 Million
Discover NowIn 2016, the stainless steel Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 made history when it sold for over $11 million. Released in 1941, this was the first perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch ever produced in a series.
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Vacheron Constantin 57260 – $8 Million
A marvel of engineering, the Vacheron Constantin 57260 features 57 complications, 2,826 components, and 242 jewels. It took eight years to design and assemble, making it one of the most complex timepieces ever created.
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Hublot Big Bang – $5 Million
Explore MoreWith 1,282 diamonds, including 100 carats of baguette-cut diamonds and six emerald-cut diamonds weighing over three carats each, the Hublot Big Bang is a shining symbol of luxury.
By Veronica Jackson
