The leader among accessories was and remains a watch. Some of them are not only time meters. They demonstrate the welfare of the owner and innovative achievements of the watch industry. The most expensive watch in the world wrist watches are presented in our ranking. In the top ten were copies, the cost of which exceeds a million dollars. As a rule, such watches are produced in pieces, and sometimes in a single copy.
10. Hublot Classic Fusion Haute Joaillerie | 1 million dollars
The Swiss masterpiece for $ 1 million opens the rating of the most expensive watches - Hublot Classic Fusion Haute Joaillerie. Watches amaze with their luxury and sophistication. In total, 1,185 diamonds were spent on jewelry. And they decorated not only the case, but also the winding head. Diamonds for the company were mined in Russia in Siberia.
The watch case itself is made of gold. They are able to withstand water pressure at a depth of thirty meters. To create eight pieces, namely in such a quantity, a watch was released; 25 craftsmen needed more than 4 months of painstaking work.
9. Excalibur Quatuor | 1 million 200 thousand dollars
Excalibur quatuor watch house Roger Dubuis is ranked ninth. Roger Dubois, the founder of the company, relied on high quality and forbade the release of more than 25 pieces in each collection. Many years have passed since the day of his death, and the company adheres to this rule to this day.
So, Excalibur Quatuor - the most complicated engineering mechanism for 1 million 200 thousand dollars were released in 3 copies. This is the first watch in the world whose case is completely made of silicon. Despite its lightness, this material is four times stronger and lighter than steel. Watches belong to the elite collection of the world.
8. Grande Sonnerie
The presence of gold and diamonds is not the most important condition for the watch to be considered some of the most expensive. Clock Grande sonnerie from the collection of Hybris Mechanica of the famous manufacturer Jaeger-Le Coultre have a very complex mechanism of 1472 parts. The clock can play the tune of the bells of Westminster Abbey.
At the time of creation - 2010 - it was the most complicated watch movement with various indicators and modes. Grande Sonnerie have a latch that can turn off the sound at any time.
7. Vacheron Constantin Tour de I’Ile | 1,550,000 dollars
Vacheron Constantin Tour de I’Ile worth $ 1,550,000 is rightfully taking its seventh place among the most expensive watches. They are distinguished from other representatives of the rating by a complex mechanism and a double dial. You can select the time of the second time zone and find out the exact time of sunset. The watch beats every half hour, hour, and quarter at the request of the owner. The mechanism informs about the difference between solar time and accepted.
The model was released in 2005 in the amount of 7 copies to the 250th anniversary of the house of Vasheron. Each copy has its own unique ornamental pattern and serial number. The case is made of pink gold and a white dial, and only one of the 7 copies has a black dial.
6. Greubel Forsey Art Piece | 1.6 million dollars
Greubel Forsey Art Piece occupy the sixth position due to its value of 1.6 million dollars. This is a joint work not only of watchmakers, but also of artists. This model is distinguished by micro-sculptures that are mounted in the head of the plant. To better view the sculpture, it is placed under glass, magnifying 23 times and not distorting the image.
The sculpture is placed on a rotating platform. She turns with the clock. This is one of the most skillful and aesthetic models of watches in the world.
5. The Richard Mille RM 56-01 | 1 850 000 dollars
The Richard Mille RM 56-01 model, worth $ 1,850,000, has pushed Richard Mille into the world leader in design and innovation. The chronograph case consists entirely of sapphire crystal, through which you can see all the smallest details of the mechanism. Sapphire is known for its durability and scratch resistance. The watch style is more sporty. The series is limited to 5 copies. This is one of the most prestigious sports watches.
4. A. Lange & Sohne Grand Complication | 1 920 000 euro
A. Lange & Sohne Grand Complication with a price of € 1,920,000, it is rightfully ranked fourth among the most expensive chronographs. The Grand Complication model is considered the most sophisticated watch movement made in Germany. The mechanism, the assembly of which took a year, is 876 parts. The watch factory A. Lange & Sohne managed to surpass itself by creating this model.
The clock every hour and a quarter of an hour is notified by sound signals. Especially for this, the mechanism is equipped with a separate drum. The watch case and clasp are made of gold; the strap is made of crocodile leather. It took seven years to develop and test watches with the most complex combat mechanism. In the entire history, 6 copies have been issued, although the number of people wishing to purchase them is much greater.
3. Platinum World Time | 4 million dollars
The third place among very expensive watches belongs to Platinum world time watch factory Patek Philippe. She is one of the world leaders in creating the most expensive watch movements. The watch was created back in 1939. The last time they were sold at auction in 2002 for $ 4 million. Their owner can find out the time immediately in all 24 time zones of the earth. The reliability of the mechanism and the strength of the case have been tested by time.
In 2000, the company again began producing the Platinum World Time model. The watch is made of white and pink gold and platinum. The characteristic hour hand-ring is a reminder of the very first model of the 30s of the last century.
2. 201-carat Chopard | 25 million dollars
The second place is not occupied by watches, but by jewelry worth $ 25 million 201-carat Chopard, released in 2008. The only released instance is decorated with diamonds and other precious stones in different colors. In the form of a flower laid 874 crystals.
The white gold dial is encrusted with three diamonds in the shape of a heart in pink, blue and white. The mechanism is designed so that the stones open like flower petals. Smaller stones go from the center to the bracelet. The name 201-carat itself speaks of the weight of diamonds. This is one of the most exclusive jewelry in the world in the form of a clockwork.
1. Joaillene Manchette | 27 million dollars
The first place among the most expensive watches in the world is occupied by Joaillene Manchette. They are estimated at 27 million dollars. Swiss manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre surprised the world by releasing Joaillene Manchette in 2008.
Women's watches are made of white gold. They are decorated with 576 diamonds and 11 onyx crystals. The dial is quite small and the mechanism does not claim to be innovative. It is more a decoration than a watch. They were created as a gift to Queen Elizabeth II.