Watches That Broke The Bank
A few of these timepieces have never been worn outside a vault, and others were auctioned in legendary bidding wars. The prices listed here are the last confirmed sales or valuations, meaning that some may be even higher today! Every single one has a story, and it starts ticking the second you scroll. Let's take a quick look at 20 of the most expensive watches in the world.
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1. Graff Diamonds Hallucination: $55 Million
A dazzling display of 110 carats of rare colored diamonds, the Hallucination is more jewel than watch. Crafted by Graff Diamonds, its kaleidoscopic design features fancy pinks, blues, and greens set in platinum. Valued at $55 million, it's one of the most extravagant timepieces ever made.
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2. Graff Diamonds The Fascination: $40 Million
Featuring a detachable 38.13-carat pear-shaped diamond ring, the platinum timepiece by Graff houses over 150 carats of white diamonds. The Fascination blends luxury with clever design, letting wearers switch between wristwatch and statement ring.
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3. Breguet Grande Complication Marie Antoinette: $30 Million
Commissioned around 1783 and completed decades later, this watch was allegedly made for the French queen. It incorporates every horological innovation of its time, including a perpetual calendar and minute repeater. Breguet's masterpiece holds immense historical value.
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4. Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Manchette: $26 Million
Housing the smallest mechanical movement, the Calibre 101, the watch shines with 576 diamonds on a gold cuff bracelet. Originally crafted in 1929, the timepiece was presented to Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 to mark her 60-year reign.
5. Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication: $23.98 Million
Known as the most complicated pocket watch for decades, this one was built for banker Henry Graves Jr. in 1933. With 24 complications and over 900 parts, the watch was auctioned at Sotheby's in Geneva in 2014. The gold case and hand-engraved details add to its legendary status.
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6. Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch: $18 Million
This audacious piece flaunts 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds set in white gold. Jacob & Co.'s Billionaire Watch pairs sparkling stones with a skeletonized tourbillon movement, which gives an unobstructed view of its inner mechanics.
7. Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6239: $17.75 Million
Once owned by actor and racer Paul Newman, it sold at a Phillips auction in 2017 for a staggering cost. The iconic black-and-white dial, known for its exotic style, boosted the model's desirability, making it a cultural and horological icon in Rolex history.
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8. Patek Philippe Prince Mohammed Tewfik A. Toussoun Pink Gold Ref. 1518: $9.57 Million
Egyptian Prince Mohammed Tewfik once owned this pink gold Ref. 1518, which features a French calendar that spells out months and days in French. Its perpetual calendar chronograph mechanism is a rarity. Auctioned value attests to its royal provenance and technical mastery.
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9. Vacheron Constantin 57260: $8 Million
Hailed as one of the most complicated watches, the 57260 has 57 complications, including multiple perpetual calendars and a unique alarm. Created over eight years, the technical marvel represents Vacheron Constantin's mastery of haute horlogerie.
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10. Patek Philippe Two-Crown Worldtime Ref. 2523 Eurasia Dial: $7.7 Million
Its enamel dial intricately maps Eurasia, distinguishing this world timer. A two-crown setup enables seamless time zone adjustments. Made in the 1950s, the cloisonné dial that comes with it is handcrafted and requires weeks of meticulous work to create the vibrant enamel map.
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11. Patek Philippe White Gold Calibre 89: $6.9 Million
Patek's Calibre 89 commemorates the company's 150th anniversary with 33 complications and 1,728 components, all housed within a white gold case. Its complexity makes it an icon. This was one of four made, with the white gold version being particularly rare.
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12. Patek Philippe Titanium Ref. 5208T-010: $6.22 Million
Rarely used titanium frames, this grand complication watch features a minute repeater and chronograph. The 5208T-010's lightweight yet durable case contributes to its worth. It merges the use of titanium alongside traditional complications in a way few Patek pieces do.
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13. Rolex Daytona Unicorn Ref. 6265: $5.93 Million
Unique as the only white gold vintage Daytona, the "Unicorn" Ref. 6265 breaks the norm of stainless steel. Its pristine condition and rarity drove the price high enough to be sold at Phillips in 2018, with proceeds benefiting a charitable cause.
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14. Patek Philippe Gold Chronograph Ref. 1527: $5.7 Million
Dating back to the 1940s, the Ref. 1527 stands out with a large 37mm case and perpetual calendar chronograph movement. The gold dial, featuring Arabic numerals, highlights its vintage elegance. Auctioned at Christie's, it remains a holy grail for collectors.
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15. Philippe Dufour Grande Et Petite Sonnerie No.1: $5.21 Million
This watch wows with chiming complications handcrafted by one of Switzerland's most revered independent watchmakers. Its meticulous hand-finishing and mechanical beauty earned its value at a Phillips auction in 2021 in Geneva.
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16. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Black Panther Ref. 26620IO: $5.2 million
The Black Panther combines horology with pop culture using titanium and black ceramic. Its flying tourbillon movement mesmerizes collectors. Sold at Phillips in 2021, the unique piece highlights how superhero-themed haute horlogerie commands serious seven-figure attention and artistry.
17. Rolex Emperor Bảo Đại Ref. 6062: $5.06 Million
Legendary for its royal pedigree, the Bảo Đại Ref. 6062 moon phase dazzles with yellow gold and diamond hour markers. Once owned by Vietnam's last emperor, it fetched a hefty sum in 2017, personifying historical significance and Rolex's classic triple calendar complication.
18. Hublot Big Bang Diamond: $5 Million
Beyoncé gifted this watch to Jay-Z in 2012. Featuring 1,282 diamonds totaling 100+ carats, the Hublot Big Bang is a bold fusion of Swiss precision. Each of the 1,282 diamonds was cut by a single New York jeweler, and an 18-karat white gold forms its base.
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19. F. P. Journe X Francis Ford Coppola Blue: $4.93 Million
A single titanium hand inspired by Ambroise Paré's prosthetic designs tells time with finger gestures in this one-off Journe design. Coppola proposed the concept, and Journe engineered its complex digital mechanism. Auctioned in 2021 at Christie's for the "Only Watch" charity event, it captured attention with its anatomical brilliance.
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20. Louis Moinet Meteoris Collection: $4.6 Million (Full Set)
Crafted with rare meteorite dials from the Moon, Mars, and an asteroid, the Meteoris is a collection of four watches. The collection's Jules Verne-inspired aesthetic, with its steampunk-style cases, reflects Moinet's era of industrial innovation.
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