Top 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold

This unique watch features a 110-carat diamond and is considered one of the most expensive timepieces ever sold. The watch's intricate design includes a skeletonized movement that showcases its mechanical components, adding to its stunning visual appeal. In 2014, the Graff Hallucination sold for $55 million at an auction in New York City. The sale set a new record for the most expensive wristwatch ever sold.

This intricate timepiece took over four years to create and features 20 complications, including a minute repeater and a monopusher chronograph. The watch was sold at auction in Geneva for $31 million in 2019, with proceeds going to benefit the Patek Philippe Foundation. In 2007, Patek Philippe created only one other Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010.

This watch was a collaboration between Vacheron Constantin and a Swiss watchmaker to create an ultra-complicated timepiece that takes 14 days to wind. The Reference 57260 was sold at auction in Geneva for $27 million in 2015, making it one of the most expensive watches ever sold at the time. Each day requires winding the watch by hand or using one of two motors.

In 2009, the Louis Moinet Meteoris was sold to an anonymous buyer for $30 million in a private auction. The watch's skeletonized movement includes intricate details such as a star-shaped bezel and a hand-engraved case back. This timepiece showcases the company's expertise in creating rare and expensive complications.

In 2004, this rare Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96 was sold at auction for $11 million. The watch features a round case with a silver dial and is considered one of the most elegant timepieces in the world. Only 20 Calatrava Ref. 96 models were produced in 1932.

In 2017, a rare Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 sold for $17 million at an auction in Geneva. The watch features a black dial and is considered one of the most sought-after chronographs among collectors. Only 72 examples were produced during the original production run.

In 2020, this ultra-complicated timepiece was sold to an anonymous buyer for $31 million at an auction in Geneva. The watch features a 20-complication mechanism that takes over four years to assemble. Only one example of the Ref. 6300A-002 model exists.

In 2011, this rare Vacheron Constantin was sold for $5 million at an auction in Geneva. The watch features a round case with a silver dial and is considered one of the most elegant timepieces in the world. Only seven examples were produced during its original production run.

In 2007, this rare A. Lange & Söhne was sold for $1 million at an auction in Geneva. The watch features a round case with a silver dial and is considered one of the most sought-after mechanical watches among collectors. Only two examples were produced during its original production run.

In 2017, this rare Audemars Piguet was sold for $9 million at an auction in Geneva. The watch features a gold case with a leather strap and is considered one of the most iconic luxury watches in the world. Only four examples were produced during its original production run from 1972 to 1985.