Top 14 best Watch in the world in 2022 | Best luxury watches 2022

While we all know a good watch will cost you quite a bit, some timepieces even make a $20,000 price tag look like loose change. Whether set with diamonds or crafted for royalty, these dominant watches are some of the most expensive watches in the world. These incredible creations could easily enter the multi-million dollar category, with a value of up to $55 million. Of course, price isn’t the only reason to appreciate these luxury timepieces. Below we examine the most expensive watches in the world that have stood the test of time. Best luxury watches 2022

 

1. Graff Diamond Illusion | $55 million

The title of the most expensive watch in the world belongs to the Graff Diamond because of its incredible illusion. The $55 million illusion is a masterpiece, featuring more than 110 carats of coloured diamonds in a platinum bracelet. Best luxury watches 2022

2. The Allure of Graff Diamonds | $40 million

In addition to holding the position of the most expensive watch of all time, Graff Diamonds is also behind the second most expensive watch. Dubbed The Fascination, the $40 million watch consists of 152.96 carats of white diamonds and includes a center 38.13 carat pear-shaped diamond that can be separated into a ring. Best luxury watches 2022

 

3. Breguet Grande Complication Marie Antoinette | $30 million

There is a fascinating story behind this Breguet pocket watch. Commissioned by Marie Antoinette’s mystic admirer in 1783, with no time or budget constraints. The only indication is that it should use gold as much as possible and should have as many and varied complexities as possible. It took 44 years to create, 34 years after the execution of Marie Antoinette and 4 years after the death of Abraham-Louis Breguet. Its incredible complexity and backstory make it an attractive purchase for wealthy collectors.

 

4. Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Manchette | $26 million

Jaeger-LeCoultre The Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Manchette is more of a stunning piece of jewelry than a watch, a diamond jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II (60th anniversary of her reign) one’s gift. This beautiful bracelet combines diamond-set and polished white gold links with a micro 101 movement. Best luxury watches 2022 The unique design and intricate details definitely mean this is a timepiece fit for a queen!

 

5. Chopard 201 carat watch | $25 million

The name of this incredible watch tells you why it’s worth $25 million. The 201-carat watch by Chopard consists of a 15-carat pink diamond, a 12-carat blue diamond and an 11-carat white diamond, as well as a further 163-carat white and yellow diamonds.

 

6. Patek Philippe Henry Graves Grand Complication | $24 million

The world’s most expensive Patek Philippe watch is a super complication created for Henry Graves Jr., worth $25 million, this complication timepiece features 24 complications including a perpetual calendar, a watch with Westminster chimes Features such as the minute repeater, sunrise and sunset times, and celestial charts are based on the night sky over Graves’ home in New York.

 

7. Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6239 | $18.7 million

Actor, director, race car driver, purveyor of delicious condiments and owner of some of the most famous blue eyes in the world, Paul Newman, is the original owner of this Rolex watch. First introduced in 1963, this model is considered the definitive racing watch. In 1969, Paul’s wife, actress Joanne Woodward, gifted him the watch with the words “Drive Carefully” engraved on the back. Over the next 15 years, he would wear the watch in dozens of games. As such, Paul’s undeniably cool manhood, Hollywood history and sweet story make this watch such a coveted timepiece. Best luxury watches 2022

 

8. Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch | $18 million

This Jacob and Co. watch is called a billionaire watch for no reason. If you can swing $18 million, you will receive a very luxurious watch set with 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds and a stylish skull face.

 

9. Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Reference. 1518 | $12 million

Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Reference. The 1518 is a timepiece that made history as it had the first ever perpetual calendar and chronograph. So that alone makes it a collector’s item. However, this watch is also part of a four-piece collection and is made of stainless steel not commonly found in luxury timepieces. These elements combine to make this an extremely rare watch from one of the leading watch companies. Best luxury watches 2022

 

10. Patek Philippe Reference. 1518 Stainless Steel | $11 million

The Patek Philippe 1518 was recently auctioned for just over $11 million, placing it seventh on the list of the most expensive watches in the world. This timepiece is the first in a limited-edition four-piece collection that is rare because of its case. While most Patek Philippe luxury watches are made of yellow or rose gold, this one is made of stainless steel. Best luxury watches 2022

 

11. Patek Philippe Corbi Milan “Heures Universelles” reference. Chapter 2523 $9 million

Multiple design features make the Patek Philippe Gobbi Milan’ Heures Universelles’ Ref. 2523 so coveted. For starters, only seven of this style are released in rose gold, and it’s the only one with blue enamel dials from manufacturers and retailers – Patek Philippe and Corbi Milano. In addition, it features a revolutionary world time system (Heures Universelles) that truly showcases the design and craftsmanship of the golden age of watchmaking. Manufactured in 1953, it is also all in original condition for added exclusivity.

 

12. Vacheron Constantin 57260 | $8 million

The numbers for the Vacheron Constantin 57260 are excellent. It is the most complicated watch in the world, with 57 complications, 2,826 individual components and 242 jewels. It also weighs 957 grams, holds ten patents, took three watchmakers eight years to make, and owns 85 different prototypes – all for a private collector. Some of the unique features of this watch include a Jewish calendar, a nighttime alarm that silences the watch between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM, and a double retrograde split-seconds chronograph. This is indeed a spectacular timepiece. Best luxury watches 2022

 

13. Patek Philippe Double Crown World Time Reference. 2523 Eurasian Dial | $7.7 million

Another extremely rare Patek Philippe, Double Crown World Time. 2523 Eurasia gold dial, one of only three gold dials. It features a previously unknown cloisonné enamel dial depicting a map of Eurasia. That alone is incredible, as this method of enamelling requires sheer mastery. However, other factors that set it apart include the world timer, 41 city ring and double crown. Therefore, this watch is accurately described as the “Holy Grail” timepiece.

 

14. Patek Philippe Platinum Calibre 89 | $6.9 million

Equipped with Caliber 89 and with 33 complications, it is one of the most complicated watches in the world. Originally created for Patek Philippe’s 150th anniversary, this 18-karat white gold version is a massive timepiece. It has a diameter of 88.2mm and a thickness of 41.07mm. Of course, it has to be this big to hold all the features because it has everything you could possibly need. This includes sunrise and sunset timers, second time zones, astronomical calendars, moon phases, flyback chronographs, and even a thermometer. Best luxury watches 2022