ten most expensive watches in the world

Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Ref. 1518

price: Rs 100 crores  Material used: Stainless steel Manufacturing year: 1943 Movement: Manual This watch stands out due to its unique case as part of an exclusive four-piece series. Reference 1518 marked a pivotal moment for the company, representing a Renaissance and returning to its foundational principles of blending innovation with tradition.

Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch

price: Rs 150 crores pMaterial used: White gold Manufacturing year: 2015 Movement: Manual The Jacob & Co. Billionaire watch lives up to its grand title, adorned with stunning 189 carats of Akosha diamonds. These diamonds are cut to create the illusion of being 30 percent larger than a standard emerald-cut diamond. The watch's skeleton face reveals the intricate hand-crafted tourbillon movement, comprising 167 elements and 18 jewels.

Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6239

price: Rs 155 crores Material used: Stainless steel Manufacturing year: 1968 Movement: Manual Celebrated actor Paul Newman, renowned for his passion for exquisite timepieces and a love for racing cars, has been linked with this watch, as his wife commissioned it for him in 1968. Joanne Woodward, Paul Newman’s wife, engraved the watch with the words ‘Drive Carefully Me’.

Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication

PriceRs 200 crores :Material used: Gold Manufacturing year: 1932 Movement: Manual Crafted in 1933 for the American banker Henry Graves, this Patek Philippe gold pocket watch stands as a testament to an era when watchmaking relied on the skill of artisans. The design and construction of this timepiece spanned an impressive seven years.

Chopard 201- Carat

price: RS 208 crores Material used: White gold and yellow gold Manufacturing year: 2000 Movement: Mechanical Adorned with a staggering 874 diamonds, totalling 201 carats and spanning a spectrum of colours, this $25 million watch stands as the magnum opus of the Swiss watchmaker Karl Scheufele III. It is a favoured choice among A-listers and royalty alike.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Manchette

Price: Rs 116 crores. prMaterial used:  White gold Manufacturing year: 2012 Movement: Manual Jaeger-LeCoultre, a top-tier brand renowned for its craftsmanship, crafted this watch as a gift for Queen Elizabeth II, celebrating the milestone of her 60-year reign.This watch is crafted from white gold and features a sleek hand-wound mechanism and a sapphire glass-covered clock.

Breguet Grande Complication Marie Antoinette

price: Rs 250 crores Material used: Gold Manufacturing year: 1827 Movement: Automatic This watch is believed to have been initially commissioned by one of her lovers for the French queen, Marie Antoinette. The creation of this watch spanned an astonishing 40 years, a saga that unfolded tragically with Marie Antoinette's execution before the masterpiece was completed. The historical backdrop only adds to the romance and mystique surrounding this timepiece.

Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010

Price: Rs 258 crores Material used:  White gold Manufacturing year: 2019 Movement: Manual The Grandmaster Chime proudly stands as the most expensive Patek watch ever sold. This watch was created in honour of the brand's 175th anniversary in 2014. What makes this watch truly exceptional is its dual-dial feature.  Both dials are adorned with blue opaline, complemented by gold-applied numerals and 18K solid gold dial plates.

Graff Diamonds The Fascination

Price: Rs 333 crores Material used: Diamond Manufacturing year: 2015 Movement: Quartz Securing the second spot on our list of the world's most expensive watches is The Fascination. It was created by Graff Diamonds again- a renowned British jewellery brand celebrated for its expertise in procuring and refining some of the globe's most renowned diamonds.

Graff Diamonds Hallucination

Price: Rs 458 crores Material used: Platinum Manufacturing year: 2014 Movement: Quartz The Hallucination, crafted by Graff Diamonds, is the world’s most expensive watch. Laurence Graff, the visionary Chairman of Graff Diamonds, ideated the masterpiece.Boasting an assortment of 110 carats of multi-coloured diamonds in various cuts embedded into a platinum bracelet.

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