In the world there are pieces made in such a special way and with such fine materials that are targeted by many collectors, because in many cases, they are unique objects. They’re so important is that their value tend to increase until they reach unimaginable numbers. Although the most expensive pieces of the world are usually accessories for women, there is a category of garments that cannot be left out and they’re the watches.
Today watches are more than just an element to get the time; around the world there are watches that are made of the finest jewels, that’s why they’re highly valued in the market.
The cost of a watch may vary according to the material used, how it works, and even the time it took to be completed. Among the most valuable watches in the world we have:
Patek Philippe 89: One of the masterpieces of this trading house, this watch was created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the company. It is a beautiful two sides watch that has thermometer, a lunar calendar and even an indicator of sunrise and sunset. It took about nine years built only four of these watches. It costs six million dollars.
Patek Phillipe “Supercomplication”: Is valued at the modest sum of eleven million dollars. This watch was created by a competition between Henry Graves, a banker, and an automobile manufacturer called James Ward Packard. Both wanted to know who could get the watch with more features in the world. It was created in eight years, and it was called “Supercomplication” because of its twenty four functions which it has.
Chopard 201 Carat: This is a unique watch in its style. It was manufactured by Louis Ulysse Chopard. It consists of 874 diamonds, within which a heart shape highlights on the outside, these watches are designed to activate a special mechanism that reveals its front side. It is valued at $ 25 million.
Breguet Grande Complication: Its production began in 1782, due to an order placed by Queen Marie Antoinette to the founder of Breguet watches. It took forty-five years make it, and when it was ready, the queen had died. It costs $ 30 million.
Graff Diamonds Hallucination: Only one has been made, it is worth $ 55 million, is the most expensive watch in the world. It was made with 110 carats of the rarest colored diamonds and the watchband was made of platinum for an extra touch.
Each year the watchmakers compete for manufacturing the world’s most expensive watch. Currently, the watchmaking Graff Diamonds has it, it costs $ 55 million. If that is the cost today, can you imagine: What will it cost in the future?
Gorgeous to be admired!!