What are the most expensive watches in the world? Watch itself is a tool to watch time, but with the development of the times, good watches have gradually become a luxury. Do you know what are the most expensive watches in the world? Let's learn about the top ten most expensive watches in the world
1. The world's most expensive watch, 140 million Patek Philippe Henry GREs
In Geneva, Switzerland, on November 11, 2015, Sotheby's watch auction also witnessed a world record, that is, a Henry GREs ultra complex pocket watch under Patek Philippe in the 1930s was sold for 23.24 million Swiss francs, about 140 million yuan. This is Patek Philippe's most expensive watch, also broke the watch King record and became the most expensive watch in the world.
The most expensive watch of Patek Philippe with an auction price of 140 million was made by Patek Philippe in 1932. This pocket watch is the most famous hand-made pocket watch with the most complex functions in the world, including 24 complex functions, including perpetual calendar, three questions, timing, Westminster bell, phase of the moon, star time, power reserve display, sunrise time and sunset time, With a total of more than 900 parts, it is expected to travel accurately to 2100
2. Yubo 'Big Bang' watch, 30.66 million
Before the auction of Patek Philippe Henry GREs ultra complex pocket watch, Yubo's Big Bang watch was definitely the most expensive watch in the world with a sky high price of 30.66 million. The most expensive watch is the watch with the largest number of diamonds in the world. Diamonds come from all corners of the world. The number of diamonds is as high as 1282, and the value of these diamonds alone is as high as tens of millions.
Yubo watch has a famous classic series, 'Big Bang', which means that since the big bang, all materials will be used by Yubo watch to make watches. This big bang like courage and courage is indeed incomparable to ordinary brands! And to embody this courage in the use of materials is to dare to be the first in the world.
3. Patek Philippe 'JB champion platinum Observatory' watch, 24.53 million
Patek Philippe's' JB champion platinum Observatory 'watch is the most expensive watch in Patek Philippe's history. It is a watch specially designed and manufactured by Patek Philippe's lawyer J.B. champion, with the accuracy of the Geneva observatory. Because of his customization, this is the only 2458 made of platinum. It also contains an observatory level movement and has won the grand prize in the time race. In order to fit this movement, it is also different from the thickness and structure of the standard 2458.
4. Jijia hybris mechanica, 15.33 million
Jijia hybris mechanica made its first appearance at the 2014 Geneva watch exhibition. Jijia released this ultra-thin Tourbillon three question watch, which attracted extensive attention of collectors and connoisseurs. This complex watch is called hybris mechanica No. 11 product. Jijia hybris mechanica has 1300 parts, which can be called one of the most complex watch movements at present. This watch is the crown of the real watch, integrating 26 complex functions, including reverse jump perpetual calendar, flying tourbillon, and an unheard of watch ring like Westminster bell.
5. Patek Philippe trossi leggenda, 15.3 million
A super large, possibly out of print Patek Philippe timepiece sold at Sotheby's auction in Geneva. Before that, it was Carlo & middot, President of Scuderia Ferrari; Felice The private property of count Troy. This gold watch, called 'trossi leggenda', also set the highest auction price of Sotheby's watches. Count Troy, a former racing driver, has won numerous victories, large and small, including the 1947 Italian Grand Prix.
This 46 mm diameter chronograph is obviously specially selected by count Troy as a common timer, which is used in racing and flying sports to achieve accurate timing with excellent reading function. " This watch has great symbolic significance and historical importance. It was born in 1932 at the time of the rise of racing cars and aircraft, 'Geoffroy ader of Sotheby's said at a press conference before the auction,' the two outstanding names of Patek Philippe and Ferrari make this watch unique. '
6. Frank Muller Aeternitas Mega 415 million
Which is the most complex and functional table in the world? Don't even think about it. It must be frank Muller's Aeternitas Mega 4. Its complexity has successfully surpassed baopo 1735, Wanguo shafhausen Zhanju and jiangshidanton Tour de l & rsquo; LLE, even Patek Philippe's ref.5002. The watch was exhibited in 2007 and delivered to American customer Michael J. Gould in November 2009. The price is as high as US $2.4 million, equivalent to 15 million yuan.
Frank Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 integrates 36 functions, including 25 visible functions, consisting of 1483 parts. The six buttons on both sides of the case alone are shocking. 36 functions include: hour, minute, second and day and night display, reverse jump date and timing hour, needle tracking timing, flying back, timer switch start, mute, size self ringing, three questions for reporting time, lunar phase, time equation, 24-hour display, multi time area display, permanent calendar (Millennium calendar), leap year display, year display, long power, power reserve display, tourbillon, three questions, Automatic chain up, etc.
7. Patek Philippe world time watch ref.2523hu, 14.7 million
According to data, Patek Philippe's earliest world time watch began in 1937 with a square watch Ref. 515, a movement number of 12-120hu (the world time zone watch mechanism heures universelles, abbreviated as Hu, invented by Louis cottier in 1935), and a circular watch Ref. 542 with a movement number of 10hu. Then 96hu, 1415hu and 1416hu in 1939. These styles have only one crown, while the ref.2523hu produced from 1953 to 1965 is a double crown design, in which the 3-point direction crown is used to adjust the hour and minute hand and 24-hour dial; The 9 o'clock is the direction, and the crown is used to adjust the dial engraved with the names of 41 cities in the global time zone.
When Louis cottier died in 1966, the production of Patek Philippe's antique world timetables also ended. These antique world timetables are unique and valuable because they are often matched with beautiful and difficult to make silk pinching enamel dials. They are often traded at high prices at famous auctions and have repeatedly set transaction price records. This is an example. In addition, a 1415hu platinum world time watch produced in 1939 is also famous. It has a water drop shaped watch ear and a wide automatic time zone dial, which set a transaction record of $4026524 at the andegu Lun auction in 2002.
8. Patek Philippe ultra complex single pocket watch, 13.7 million
Sold on November 27, 1894, 18k rose gold case, no key. Functions: 24-hour question, engraved question, 5-minute question, perpetual calendar, timing, moon phase, month age, etc. If you are still surprised at the magic of its transaction at 10 times the estimated price, you may be relieved when you understand its life experience. First of all, the 'valuation' given by the expert team of the auction company is invalid on this pocket watch, because this pocket watch entered people's vision for the first time. Before that, it was like a 'expert in the world' and lived in seclusion for 120 years.
Secondly, it integrates the hourly question, engraved question and 5-minute question, and combines it with the 24-hour display system. A series of configurations such as perpetual calendar and timing can only be regarded as a 'foil'. Some people may think this is not magical. We might as well put it more bluntly: the concept of three questions in 24 hours means that its hourly percussion sound can reach 24 at most. Third, although it has been nearly 120 years, its appearance is as new as new, and there is no trace left by improper use or preservation. The transaction price of more than 10 million yuan will undoubtedly leave a strong mark in the history of Patek Philippe watch auction. When it was sold, the price of only 3750 Swiss francs was even more impressive. Of course, there is no need to calculate the so-called current exchange rate. In front of real obsession and love, prices are often just a series of numbers.
9. Zhenli's pocket watch rings, 13.6 million
This watch was made in 1910. It has a three piece case made of sterling silver. The back of the watch can be turned over by hinge connection. Opening the back can be used as the support of the whole pocket watch. It has alarm function, white enamel dial, luminous Arabic numeral time scale, luminous material filled Cobra pointer, alarm time display dial at 12 o'clock position, central time display and small second hand at 6 o'clock position, Dual menu crown. This heroic pocket watch due to its owner's identity comes with a pair of sandals, a set of utensils for Indian food and a pair of glasses. These four items are all personal belongings used by Mahatma Gandhi during his lifetime.
This pocket watch of extraordinary significance to India was finally photographed by an Indian, and the record $2.09 million Commission transaction price surprised everyone. This zhenlishi pocket watch has a long history. The pointer at 12 o'clock to indicate the alarm setting time and the small second hand at 6 o'clock have fallen off, but this has not affected the enthusiasm of watch lovers. This watch is naturally reminiscent of a Longines watch worn by Einstein, who was once traded by Andy Cullen. Like this one, what bidders pursue at sky high prices is not only the memory of great historical men, but also the important cultural relics value contained therein.
10. Patek Philippe ref.3449 lunar phase table, 11.53 million
The ref.3449 lunar phase table made by Patek Philippe in 1961, which was manually stringed for ten thousand calendar months. At that time, only three pieces of this straight ear 3449 were produced, so it is an extremely rare watch. The 18K gold case has smooth lines, simple atmosphere, and the layout of the dial also shows the beauty of coordination and balance. Of the only three pieces, this one was sold on May 31, 1965.