Today, I want to tell you an interesting content as a popular science. The 10 most expensive watches in the world. The list of the most expensive watch is constantly rewritten with the change of auction transaction records and may change every year. Today we will take a look at the list so far. Everyone, please note that the “most expensive watch” here refers to the actual transaction price, which is all generated by the auction. I’ll start from the tenth to the first.

No. 10, Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711A TIFFANY blue dial

In 2021, at Phillips Auction House, it was sold for US$6.5 million.

Patek Philippe and Tiffany double standards are not uncommon, but the combination of Nautilus and Tiffany blue discs, limited to 170 pieces, and the recent popularity of Nautilus have pushed this Nautilus to the “peak”. Tiffany blue dial Nautilus is the “god” of modern luxury sports watches.

No. 9, Patek Philippe 5208T, Titanium case

In 2017, Christie’s auction house sold for US $6,739,000.

Made by Patek Philippe for the 2017 only watch, this is the only one. 5208 itself is a large complex with three questions, perpetual calendar, and single-button timing. What’s more, a titanium case is used. Patek Philippe watches with titanium cases are extremely rare. The nature of the Only watch charity auction further increased the final price of this watch.

No. 8, Patek Philippe 5016 A, steel case

In 2015, it was sold at Phillips Auction House for US$7,259,000.

Patek Philippe made it for only watch in 2015, and this is the only one. 5016 is a minute repeater, tourbillon, and perpetual calendar complex. The tourbillon is on the back of the watch. The most important thing about this 5016A is that it uses a steel shell. In addition to Nautilus and grenades, Patek Philippe also rarely uses steel cases, especially on complex watches. The steel shell appeared on this 5016, and the charity auction is unique, so the value is extremely high.

No. 7, Patek Philippe 2523 Universal Time “Eurasia” map dial

In 2017, it was sold at Phillips Auction House for US$7,650,000.

Patek Philippe is the first luxury watch brand in history to apply the functions of the modern world (the 1930s). The 2523, which came out in 1953, is the originator of Patek Philippe’s modern world. There is a “Eurasia” cloisonné enamel pattern on the surface of the dial. There are only 3 surviving 2523 gold shells, and this is one of them.

No. 6, Patek Philippe 2523 Universal Time “Heures Universelles”

In 2019, Christie’s auction house sold for $8,967,000.

The Heures Universelles in the name means world time in French. Because 2523 is the originator of Patek Philippe’s modern world time, it is extraordinary. As for the rose gold case version, only 7 survive. More importantly, this 2523 blue dial has the Milan dealer Gobbi printed on it, which proves to be the only Patek Philippe and Gobb dual-label watch in the world.

No. 5, Patek Philippe 1518 “Prince Muhammad of Egypt”

In 2021, Sotheby’s auction house sold for $9.5 million.

1518, which came out in 1941, was the first time that Patek Philippe combined the functions of perpetual calendar and timing. Created the classic status of Patek Philippe’s perpetual calendar timing in later generations. This 1518 uses a rose gold case and a rose gold color dial, which is called “pink on top of pink”, and there are 13 of them in existence. The Egyptian Prince Muhammad “forgotten” his one in the safe, so he got excellent appearance and celebrity bonus.

No. 4, Patek Philippe 1518A, steel case

In 2016, it was sold at Phillips Auction House for US$11,137,000.

1518 is the first perpetual calendar timing in the history of Patek Philippe, which is of great significance in itself. According to research, a total of 281 were produced in 1518. Most of them are gold shells, and 20% are rose gold shells. And the steel case is the rarest in 1518. How rare is it, not even the Patek Philippe Museum. Therefore, it is reasonable for this steel shell 1518 to have such a sky-high price.

No. 3, Rolex Daytona 6239 “Paul Newman’s Paul Newman” – The Most Expensive Rolexes watch

About RMB 120 million. In 2017, it was sold at Phillips Auction House for US$17,753,000.

“Paul Newman” is the highest value collection in Daytona . It got its name because it was worn by American actor Paul Newman. It is further extended that all Daytonas that use this Panda dial and square chronograph scale are called “Paul Newman”, and the models cover 6239, 6240, 6263, etc. And this watch is the “Paul Newman” owned by American actor Paul Newman. The historical significance and the addition of celebrities make this watch finally “sacred”.

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No. 2, Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication ultra-complex pocket watch

In 2014, Sotheby’s auction house sold for US$23,983,000.

This watch is the most valuable among Patek Philippe’s antique pocket watches. This watch was ordered by Henry Graves in 1925 and was not completed until 1933. And from 1933 to 1989, it has been the most complicated watch of Patek Philippe. It was only surpassed by the later Caliber 89 pocket watch in 1989. But this does not affect it as Patek Philippe’s most valuable pocket watch.

No. 1, Patek Philippe 6300A, steel case – The most expensive watch in the world

In 2019, Christie’s auction house sold for $31.2 million.

Patek Philippe made it for Only Watch in 2019, and this is the only one. The 6300 master chord super complex watch is already the most complicated watch Patek Philippe has sold so far. It is the king of watches. The platinum case 6300G on sale has a public price of 2.2 million US dollars. Now only watch charity auctions, the unique steel case version, and the charitable nature make 6300A the most expensive watch in the world.

Why can these watches reach “sky-high prices”?

Because it has recognized value and is extremely rare.

From the perspective of watches: For example, Patek Philippe 6300 is one of the world’s best super complex watches. Even the “regular edition” is sky-high. And Patek Philippe launched a unique steel case version, which further increased the value.

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