An exclusive wrist watch manufactured by swiss luxury watch company, patek philippe was recently sold for 31 million swiss francs rs 226 crore. The rarest and most expensive patek philippe watches page 2. Sep 30, 2015 patek philippes history dates back over 175 years and is filled with innovation and creativity, so its no surprise that patek philippe watches frequently break records at auction. H eres another incredibly complicated pocket watch by patek philippe but this has something more going for it than your average sublimely complicated patek. This list of most expensive watches sold at auction documents the watches sold at auction. A patek philippe wristwatch is now the most expensive. List of most expensive watches sold at auction wikipedia. It is the firstever made and recorded grand complication by the manufacture. The one and only patek philippe grandmaster chime was sold at auction for a recordshattering chf 31m in geneva. As of december 2019, the most expensive watch and wristwatch ever sold at auction is the patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. Rishi kapoor is shocked at rs 27 lakh sneakers in new york. Nov 25, 2019 we have just witnessed the birth of the most expensive wristwatch on the very first day of christies hong kongs autumn auctions 2019.
Discover patek philippe and other luxury brands on worlds best. A unique patek philippe wristwatch is now the most expensive timepiece ever sold. Remarkable engineering makes for one of most incredible watches in the world. This patek philippe watch is now the most expensive watch. Until just a few minutes ago, the crown for worlds most expensive watch was held by a different patek philippe, the henry graves. Top 10 most expensive watches in the world 2017 duration.
An exclusive wrist watch manufactured by swiss luxury watch company, patek philippe was recently sold for 31 million swiss francs rs 226. Worlds most expensive watch by patek philippe fetches rs 222. The record for the most expensive pocket watch is also a patek philippe model, the henry graves jr. Top 10 most expensive watches ever sold on auction as of 2020. Nov 07, 2015 this patek philippe 5016a is now the most expensive wristwatch ever sold.
Not only did it overtake a rolex paul newman daytona as the worlds most expensive wristwatch, but also broke the auction record for the most expensive watch that was previously set by a patek philippe pocket watch. What the world learned from 2019s recordbreaking watch auctions. We have just witnessed the birth of the most expensive wristwatch on the very first day of christies hong kongs autumn auctions 2019. The buyer of the exclusive watch remains unidentified. Rarest and most expensive patek philippe watches business. Theres only one patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. Top 10 most expensive patek phillipe watches ever sold as. Nov, 2019 the patek philippe s first and only grandmaster chime 6300a010 was exclusively created for the auction. Top 10 most expensive patek phillipe watches ever sold on auction as of 2020 june 15, 2019 in news by constantin singureanu patek philippe has been responsible for designing some of the most beautiful and sophisticated watches, and commands great acclaim across the globe for the fine craftsmanship and innovative technologies of every. The ultraluxe timepiece was up for sale in the only.
See the most expensive watch ever sold at auction cnn video. It fetched the highest price and is now the worlds most expensive watch ever. Start your journey by exploring our handfinished timepieces, the history of our. Patek philippe becomes most expensive wristwatch ever sold. Unlike patek philippes entrant this year, the rolex. Regarding the patek brand or any other watch brand that commands such a premium. No surprise then that it was the most expensive rolex one could buy in 1954, with a price tag comparable to a patek philippe perpetual calendar reference 1518. And two, for the most expensive watch sold at auction, beating out the. You recently presented the twenty4 automatic, which is a wonderful ladies watch.
It was commissioned by henry graves jr, a billionaire in banking and railroads, who wished to trump his professional rival james wards packard grande complication. A patek philippe is the worlds most expensive wristwatch. Patek philippe has produced some remarkable watches over the years and is famous for its craftsmanship and high quality timepieces. The patek philippe 1518 stainless steel has been one among them. Not only did it overtake a rolex paul newman daytona as the worlds most expensive. Patek philippe is one of the most prestigious and expensive watches, along with other highend names.
The patek philippe s grandmaster chime 6300a010 dethroned a daytona rolex which was sold at a price of usd 17. Discover our collections of fine watches for men and ladies. The supercomplication pocket watch, finished in 1933 on custom order for new york banker henry graves jr. Browse preowned patek philippe watches by total sold and buy or sell at market prices on stockx, the live marketplace for authentic watches from top brands in excellent condition. Sep 06, 2014 the patek philippe 18951927 yellow gold minute repeating wristwatch is the most expensive one ever sold at a sotheby auction.
Patek philippe and rolex dominated the top five positions for the most expensive watches auctioned in 2018. It became the most expensive watch ever sold because of its celebrity association or perhaps, more accurately, its own celebrity status. A look at the three most expensive watches ever sold at auction. For me personally, buying a watch is very personal and sentimental as i really like watches. Heres the most expensive watch ever sold at auction lifestyle from. The previous record for the worlds most expensive watch a pocket watch was the patek philippe henry graves jr. Patek philippe perpetual calendar chronograph was introduced in 1941, with ref. Top 10 most expensive watches ever sold on auction as of. Time is a flat circle, and one of the most reputable companies to represent its value in a watch is undoubtedly patek philippe. The patek philippe grandmaster chime for only watch 2019 had just become the most expensive watch ever sold at auction, breaking a record of a whisker over sfr23m that had stood since. Patek philippe, worlds most expensive watch sold for.
The patek philippe grandmaster chime, one of the most complex timepieces ever. Top 10 most expensive patek phillipe watches ever sold as of 2020. Phillips the 5016a the a denotes a steel case carried an estimate of 700,000 to 900,000 swiss francs, and it. The rarest and most expensive patek philippe watches. Patek philippe makes history as worlds most expensive watch. Patek philippe had plenty to show and tell at baselworld. Nov 19, 2019 swiss watchmakers patek philippe made history when its oneofakind grandmaster chime reference 6300a010 sold for chf31 million at only watch, a charity auction held in geneva, switzerland, in november.
According to reports by wealth ranking publisher forbes magazine, the rare patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. Two new complications, featuring two new movements, an important collection of over 50 unique timepieces from the rare handcrafts collection. The patek philippe grandmaster chime for only watch 2019 had just become the most expensive watch ever sold at auction, breaking a record of a whisker over sfr23m that had stood since 2014, when the graves supercomplication pocket watch was sold. The previous record for most expensive timepiece was set by a 1932 patek philippe watch, which sold for 23. Patek philippes history dates back over 175 years and is filled with innovation and creativity, so its no surprise that patek philippe watches frequently break records at auction. For whoever purchased the neverwornbefore patek philippe grandmaster chime 6300a010 at christies auction house there appears to be no limit. It was too expensive, too big, and too avantgarde for the time.
When it comes to swiss luxury watches, patek philippe is one brand that tops the list. Will this patek philippe be the most expensive watch ever. Its funny that these two watches have a lot in common, while also being very different. This is the most expensive watch ever sold at auction. May 03, 2019 1 patek philippe henry graves supercomplication 1932 one of the most intricate watches ever produced, patek philippes 18carat gold watch has a grand total of 24 complications. Patek philippe timepiece becomes most expensive watch sold at. The 10 most expensive patek philippe watches of alltime. Patek philippe is the maker of the most expensive timepiece ever sold in auction. The 10 most desirable patek philippe references christies. What are the 10 most desirable patek philippe references. This patek philippe watch is now the most expensive watch ever. The most expensive patek philippe watches the watch company.
The following table shows the brand breakdown of the most expensive watches ever sold at. Patek philippe grandmaster chime is the most expensive. The patek was sold as part of the only watch auction held by christies on saturday to benefit research on duchenne muscular dystrophy. Browse preowned patek philippe watches by average sale price and buy or sell at market prices on stockx, the live marketplace for authentic watches from top brands in excellent condition. Here are seven of the most incredible and incredibly expensive patek philippe watches. The most expensive pocket watch ever sold at auction is the patek philippe henry graves. Regarding the patek brand or any other watch brand that. Ahead of only watch 2019, taking place right now in geneva, there was speculation that the unique stainless steel patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. Patek philippe sets world record for most expensive watch. Only watch, a biennial charity auction for research into duchenne muscular dystrophy, has just sold the most expensive watch in the world. Genevaa new wristwatch can claim the honor of being the most expensive timepiece sold at auction, and it benefited charity. For patek philippe, the bragging rights to being the manufacturer of the worlds most expensive wristwatch sold at auction arrives at the perfect time. Top 7 most expensive patek philippe watches produced as of 2020.
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