In the world there are pieces made in such a special way and with such fine materials, that they are in the sights of many collectors, because, on many occasions, they are unique objects. They are so important that their value tends to increase in such a way that it reaches unimaginable figures. Although the most expensive pieces in the world are usually accessories for women, there is a category of clothing that cannot be left out and these are watches.
Today watches are more than just an element to tell the time; Around the world there are watches that are made with the most exquisite jewels, making them highly valued in the market.
The cost of a watch varies according to the material used, how it works, and even the time it took to build. Among the most valuable watches in the world we have:
Patek Philippe 89: It is one of the masterpieces of this commercial house, and was created in commemoration of the company’s 150th anniversary. It is a beautiful two-sided watch, which among all its features include having a thermometer, a lunar calendar and even a sunrise and sunset indicator. It took about nine years to build just four of these clocks. Its price is six million dollars.
Patek Philippe “Supercomplication”: Valued at the modest sum of eleven million dollars. This watch was created by a competition between Henry Graves, a banker, and the car manufacturer James Ward Packard. They both wanted to know who could get the most feature-rich watch in the world. It was created in eight years, and is given the name «supercomplication», due to the twenty-four functions it has.
Choppard 201 Carat: This is a one of a kind watch. It was made by Louis Ulysee Chopard. It is made up of 874 diamonds, of which the heart-shaped ones stand out on the outside, which are designed in such a way that when activating a special mechanism in the watch, they open up revealing its face. It is valued at 25 million dollars.
Breguet Grande Complication: Its manufacture began in 1782, due to an order made by Queen Marie Antoinette to the founder of the Breguet watchmaker. He took forty-five years to make, and by the time it was ready, the queen had already passed away. It has a cost of 30 million dollars.
Graff Diamonds Hallucination: Only one has been made and it has a value of 55 million dollars, it is the most expensive watch in the world. It is made with 110 carats of the rarest colored diamonds and a strap made with platinum to give it an extra touch.
Every year watchmakers compete to make the most expensive watch in the world. It is currently owned by Graff Diamonds watchmaker, with its $55 million watch. If that is the cost today, you can imagine: How much will it cost in the future?