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The wristwatch is an important piece of wearable we can’t afford to do without. It’s an important timepiece that helps us keep track of time and we all know the popular idiom ‘’Time and tide waits for no man.” The first sets of timepieces were pocket watches, which were spring powered and portable enough to be carried in the pocket. Technology has evolved over the years and currently we have computer powered watches that provide services well beyond the traditional time-keeping role.
The prices of some of these luxury wristwatches are way above the means of the middle class. Some of the price tags on these watches are in 7 figures, and the currency I am basing the cost on is the USD. I can’t seem to fathom why a timepiece weighing a few grams could match the value of an ultra-modern mansion. Even Swiss brands have been tight-lipped about the cost, research and effort put into the development of these timepieces. However, these are 10 most expensive wristwatches in the world
1. PATEK PHILIPPE 1943 WATCH
This wristwatch is vintage and it’s the most expensive wristwatch in the world. This luxurious timepiece comes with comes with a silver matte dial that measuring 37mm and a yellow gold case. Some of the features in this amazing timepiece includes: Perpetual calendar, Chronograph and that wonderful moon phase display. This wristwatch was sold in 2010 at the Christie Auction in Geneva and it’s at that event it got its record breaking price tag.
Price: $5.5 million N1,210,000,000
2. LOUIS MOINET METEORIS
This wristwatch carries with it the legacy of the Chronograph. This wristwatch was designed using precision engineering. It has four tourbillons that help it counteract the effect of gravity. This multimillion dollar timepiece is made of special materials and its unique design depicts the solar system.
Price: $4.6 Million N1,012,000,000
3. PATEK PHILIPPE 1939 PLATINUM WORLD TIME
One thing that strikes you at the first glance of this amazing wristwatch is its unique design. The platinum finish of this wristwatch is out of this world and it’s really beautiful to behold. This timepiece was sold at the Antiquorum in 2002, that’s well over a decade ago.
Price: $4000000 N880,000,000
4. BLANCPAIN LE BRASSUS TOURBILLON CARROUSEL
The Blancpain is a Swatch group owned brand that comes with features that are designed to counter the effect of gravity. The two method used by watch makers to counter the effect of gravity are the Carrousel and Tourbillon. The Blancpain is the first wrist watch to feature these two technologies at the same time. This amazing timepiece is composed of 379 parts and it comes with a 44.60mm diameter case.
Price: $3.85 Million N847,000,000
5. PATEK PHILIPPE 1895/1927 YELLOW GOLD MINUTE REPEATING
This timepiece had an original reserve of $600,000 but it grew in value and went on to become one of the most expensive timepiece ever sold at the Sotheby’s auction. This amazing vintage wristwatch was able to fetch exactly $2.994million. Currently, this time piece is part of the collection of Henry graves jr.
Price: $3million N660,000,000
6. PATEK PHILIPE 1953 HEURES UNIVERSELLES MODEL
Patek Philipe and Co, founded in 1839, is unrivaled when it comes to producing first class luxury watches. Horophiles consider this Swiss watch maker as the best in the production of luxury wristwatches. Their wristwatches appreciate in value over time and are exceptionally well designed. This time piece features several time zones, an 18K gold case and a polychrome and enamel which displays the map of the world.
Price: $2.9million N638,000,000
7. JAEGER LECOULTRE HYBRIS MECHANICA GRANDE SONNERIE
Jaeger LeCoultre was founded n 1833 by a Swiss named Antoine LeCoultre, and it’s based in Sentier, Switzerland. The build of this watch is so complicated that it crowned the world’s most complicated watch. This timepiece is composed of 1300 parts and it is equipped with Caliber 182 movement and a 44mm 18k White gold case.
Price: $2.5 million N550,000,000
8. VACHERON TOUR DE L’ILE
Vacheron has been in existence since 1755 and it’s still very relevant today, making it the oldest watch maker in the world. As a result of over 250 years experience in this business, Vacheron produces wristwatches that are difficult to replicate. It features two faces, tourbillion, and many complicated parts.
Price: $1,250,000 N275,000,000
9. AP ROYAL OAK GRANDE COMPLICATION
The Royal Oak Grande timepiece was produced by Audemars Piquet and it comes with an amazing design. It’s full of complications and some of its unique features include – perpetual calendar, split second chronograph, and minute repeater. Despite all its complicated parts, it’s still very easy to understand.
Price: $560,000 N123,200,000
10. RICHARD MILLE TOURBILLON
This timepiece has a modern design and its external build is made from titanium and aluminum with some artistic designs featured on it. It is an amazing watch with a design that is timeless. It’s fairly simple to understand and less complicated than other competing brands.
Price $535,000 N117,000,000
Conclusion
These are currently some of the most expensive timepieces in the world. Most of these luxury wristwatches are clearly out of the reach of the middle-income class, and most definitely, the lower income class of the society. These are exceptional, well-designed wristwatches and are clearly meant for the rich and famous.
Photo Credit: hiconsumption.com, coolmaterial.com
The prices of some of these luxury wristwatches are way above the means of the middle class. Some of the price tags on these watches are in 7 figures, and the currency I am basing the cost on is the USD. I can’t seem to fathom why a timepiece weighing a few grams could match the value of an ultra-modern mansion. Even Swiss brands have been tight-lipped about the cost, research and effort put into the development of these timepieces. However, these are 10 most expensive wristwatches in the world
1. PATEK PHILIPPE 1943 WATCH
This wristwatch is vintage and it’s the most expensive wristwatch in the world. This luxurious timepiece comes with comes with a silver matte dial that measuring 37mm and a yellow gold case. Some of the features in this amazing timepiece includes: Perpetual calendar, Chronograph and that wonderful moon phase display. This wristwatch was sold in 2010 at the Christie Auction in Geneva and it’s at that event it got its record breaking price tag.
Price: $5.5 million N1,210,000,000
2. LOUIS MOINET METEORIS
This wristwatch carries with it the legacy of the Chronograph. This wristwatch was designed using precision engineering. It has four tourbillons that help it counteract the effect of gravity. This multimillion dollar timepiece is made of special materials and its unique design depicts the solar system.
Price: $4.6 Million N1,012,000,000
3. PATEK PHILIPPE 1939 PLATINUM WORLD TIME
One thing that strikes you at the first glance of this amazing wristwatch is its unique design. The platinum finish of this wristwatch is out of this world and it’s really beautiful to behold. This timepiece was sold at the Antiquorum in 2002, that’s well over a decade ago.
Price: $4000000 N880,000,000
4. BLANCPAIN LE BRASSUS TOURBILLON CARROUSEL
The Blancpain is a Swatch group owned brand that comes with features that are designed to counter the effect of gravity. The two method used by watch makers to counter the effect of gravity are the Carrousel and Tourbillon. The Blancpain is the first wrist watch to feature these two technologies at the same time. This amazing timepiece is composed of 379 parts and it comes with a 44.60mm diameter case.
Price: $3.85 Million N847,000,000
5. PATEK PHILIPPE 1895/1927 YELLOW GOLD MINUTE REPEATING
This timepiece had an original reserve of $600,000 but it grew in value and went on to become one of the most expensive timepiece ever sold at the Sotheby’s auction. This amazing vintage wristwatch was able to fetch exactly $2.994million. Currently, this time piece is part of the collection of Henry graves jr.
Price: $3million N660,000,000
6. PATEK PHILIPE 1953 HEURES UNIVERSELLES MODEL
Patek Philipe and Co, founded in 1839, is unrivaled when it comes to producing first class luxury watches. Horophiles consider this Swiss watch maker as the best in the production of luxury wristwatches. Their wristwatches appreciate in value over time and are exceptionally well designed. This time piece features several time zones, an 18K gold case and a polychrome and enamel which displays the map of the world.
Price: $2.9million N638,000,000
7. JAEGER LECOULTRE HYBRIS MECHANICA GRANDE SONNERIE
Jaeger LeCoultre was founded n 1833 by a Swiss named Antoine LeCoultre, and it’s based in Sentier, Switzerland. The build of this watch is so complicated that it crowned the world’s most complicated watch. This timepiece is composed of 1300 parts and it is equipped with Caliber 182 movement and a 44mm 18k White gold case.
Price: $2.5 million N550,000,000
8. VACHERON TOUR DE L’ILE
Vacheron has been in existence since 1755 and it’s still very relevant today, making it the oldest watch maker in the world. As a result of over 250 years experience in this business, Vacheron produces wristwatches that are difficult to replicate. It features two faces, tourbillion, and many complicated parts.
Price: $1,250,000 N275,000,000
9. AP ROYAL OAK GRANDE COMPLICATION
The Royal Oak Grande timepiece was produced by Audemars Piquet and it comes with an amazing design. It’s full of complications and some of its unique features include – perpetual calendar, split second chronograph, and minute repeater. Despite all its complicated parts, it’s still very easy to understand.
Price: $560,000 N123,200,000
10. RICHARD MILLE TOURBILLON
This timepiece has a modern design and its external build is made from titanium and aluminum with some artistic designs featured on it. It is an amazing watch with a design that is timeless. It’s fairly simple to understand and less complicated than other competing brands.
Price $535,000 N117,000,000
Conclusion
These are currently some of the most expensive timepieces in the world. Most of these luxury wristwatches are clearly out of the reach of the middle-income class, and most definitely, the lower income class of the society. These are exceptional, well-designed wristwatches and are clearly meant for the rich and famous.
Photo Credit: hiconsumption.com, coolmaterial.com
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