Rare Watches: Explore the World's Most Exquisite Timepieces

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Part of a limited edition four-piece series, the main appeal of this particular watch lies in its case. Made with a high-grade stainless steel case, it distinguishes itself from other Patek Philippe luxury watches, typically made of yellow or rose gold.

When you get this watch, you're getting an incredible amount of precision. This watch took seven years to make and can tell time to the 1/10th of a second. Because of the intensity of its precision, the Zenith El Primero is one of the more famous chronographs on the market. Known as a ‘grail’ watch, highly covetable and superbly desirable, this Patek Philippe timepiece is one of the most mythical and legendary in the horological world—befitting of a brand that has created some of the best men’s watches of all time. Ever wonder why a Rolex is so expensive? Here's what goes into the making of a Rolex Submariner, and how much detail it includes. Zenith El Primero Some people are drawn to high-end watches for their engineering and technical skills. Others just want some bling. This Chopard timepiece, with its 15-carat pink diamond, 12-carat blue diamond, and 11-carat white diamond—is probably the latter. But if you can afford it, then why not? It’s just an extra bonus that it happens to tell the time. And if this particular model isn’t for you, take a look at our ranking of the best luxury watches for women for more ideas.

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Every May and November, the world's auction houses set up shop in Geneva, Switzerland, for some epic watch sales. And as one might expect, these multimillion-dollar events draw watch fans and super-rich dudes alike (both with lots of money to burn), all looking to add to their collections of extremely expensive Rolexes and Patek Philippes. Not only is The Fascination a masterpiece of horological craftsmanship, but it’s also a unique demonstration of diamond mastery. Definitely, one to give all other women’s watches a run for their money.

In 1941 Patek Philippe introduced one of the most revolutionary and legendary collectors’ watches in the world. Many vintage watches are so rare and highly sought-after that their current market prices have reached enormous heights. The most famous example is probably the Paul Newman Daytona from Rolex. When this chronograph first came to market in the 1960s, it had a slow start. This led Rolex to produce few examples of this timepiece, meaning there aren't many early examples that still exist today. Moreover, the Paul Newman Daytona is one of the most popular vintage watches in the world. Paul Newman's personal timepiece sold at auction for a record-smashing 17.8 million USD in 2017, making it the world's most expensive wristwatch. If you can settle for a Paul Newman Daytona that wasn't previously owned by the actor and race car driver, you'll need at least 117,000 USD. There are many similarities between buying a vintage watch and purchasing a classic car. That being said, some fans of older watches are more like stamp collectors. They look for rare printing errors and are willing to pay major sums when they find one.As this list proves, Patek Philippe is particularly skilled at creating the kind of watches that collectors will fight over, and this double-crown world timer is yet another example. If you are a fan of more classic timepieces, you'll love our range of Omega watches. Sleek and sophisticated, Omega watches are some of the most recognisable designs in the world due to their appearance on the big screen. From contemporary Seamaster designs to the classic Dress Watch, our Omega collection has something for everyone.