Top 15 Costliest Watches Ever Made

With the advent of smartphones that perform numerous other utilities other than just making phone calls, various devices and objects have lost their importance and ceased to be used. A phone can calculate well, play songs and videos, showtime, send messages and perform many other functions. With these, calculators, i-pods, pagers, etc., may have lost their importance, however, the trend of wristwatches continues to live strong. People are sometimes so crazy, that they lavishly spend any amount of money to get a good watch. This is a list of the top 15 costliest watches ever made.

Top 15 Costliest Watches Ever Made

1. Graff Diamonds Hallucination

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Graff Diamonds is one of the most magnificent jewelry companies in the world. The Hallucination watch is one of the most intricate works of the company. The watch, priced at 55 million dollars, is embedded with exotic diamonds in various colors and sizes.

2. Graff Diamonds Fascination

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Known for their luxurious watches and diamond items, Graff Diamonds created this watch which contains 152.96 carats of diamond with a center diamond in a flawless pear shape. It costs 40 million dollars. The specialty of this watch is that it has a special part that can be removed and made a ring.

3. Breguet Grande Complication Marie- Antoinette

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The Breguet Grande Complication Marie- Antoinette is named after a famous historical figure because it was specifically made for her. The watch was made by a Swedish nobleman, who was asked to put every complication available at that time into the watch. Unfortunately, Antoinette passed away 30 years before the watch could be completed. The estimated price of this watch is said to be around 30 million dollars.

4. Jaeger -LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Manchette

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Jaeger -LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Manchette holds high prestige and value. This was made by Antoine LeCoultre, a Swiss watchmaker, who earned the reputation of being a brilliant horologist. Queen Elizabeth was also given a piece of this series, for adorning during her coronation. This watch is priced at 26 million dollars.

5. Chopard 201 Carat

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Chopard watches of Switzerland are the manufacturers of most luxurious and high-end watches. There are 800 watches in a wide range of varieties and colors. The mind-blowing watch is created with a secret mechanism, that can be pressed to open up and display three heart-shaped diamonds. It has a whopping price tag of 25 million dollars.

6. Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication

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This is a pocket watch. The watchmakers took 3 years to craft and design this beauty. This piece was created in the 1930s and was the most advanced watches of the era. This watch has 24 super-complications, making it the most complicated mechanical watch ever made. This watch is priced at 24 million dollars.

7. Rolex Daytona

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This luxury watch was owned by Paul Newman, who wore it regularly from 1969 to 1984. This is the ultimate tool watch for those with a passion for driving and speed. Though it has worn out a little, it hasn’t lost its beauty. This watch is priced at 18 million dollars.

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8. Vacheron Constantin 57260

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Having taken 8 years to be designed and created, this watch has over 242 jewels. Including 57 intricacies, this watch stands on Number 8 on this list and much higher on the list of the most complicated watches ever with a whopping price of 8 million dollars.

9. Patek Phillipe Reference 1527

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This masterpiece was crafted in 1943. Compared to other ornate watches, this one may seem ordinary, but it has great value to collectors who don’t mind spending 5.7 million dollars for its ownership. This watch contains more than 20 different types of precious stones.

10. Hublot Big Bang Diamond Watch

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The Hublot watchmaker company was founded by Carl Crocco in 1980. This company has had partnerships with Ferrari, UEFA, and FIFA as well. Relatively new, the brand has risen quickly and made its place on this list. This watch is encrusted with 1280 diamonds. It costs 5 million dollars.

11. Patek Phillipe Calibre 89

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This is a pocket watch and was made in 1989, and is a limited edition commemorative piece. It was created on the 150th anniversary of the watchmaking company. Just 4 pieces of this watch were produced. This watch is filled with intricate complications, that make it more beautiful. This watch costs 5 million dollars.

12. Breguet & Fils Paris 2667 Precision 4

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The Swiss watchmaker Abraham Louis Breguet was a famous and skilled watchmaker. Adorned with two movements, this 18K gold precision watch is a rare and exceptional piece. He was reputed well for crafting some of the luxury watches. This watch costs 4.68 million dollars.

13. Louis Moinet Meteoris

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This among one of the most interesting designs ever created. It was created by Moinet, a famous watchmaker. It is famed to contain a piece of material from the heavenly bodies such as Mars, moon, etc. This is priced at 4.6 million dollars.  

14. Patek Phillipe Platinum World Time

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This watch is the fruit of lots of love and time. It is an example of perfect execution and stunning finish. However, much history of this is not available. This watch was created in 1930 but was displayed to the world only in 1939. This is priced at 4 million dollars.

15. Patek Phillipe 5004T

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This model was discontinued for some time, but resurfaced in 2013, and was an instant success. It is one of the sportier designs offered by the watchmaker. The face of this watch is made of titanium metal. This is priced at 3.9 million dollars.

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