Patek philippe becomes most expensive wristwatch ever sold. See the most expensive watch ever sold at auction cnn video. At patek philippe we master all horological complications and have twice this century built the worlds most complicated portable timepiece. The 10 most expensive patek philippe watches of alltime. Phillips the 5016a the a denotes a steel case carried an estimate of 700,000 to 900,000 swiss francs, and it. The buyer of the exclusive watch remains unidentified. The most impressive patek philippe wristwatch ever to appear at auction also held the highest pricetag. In each watch many lifetimes of artistry and skill are captured to produce an object of timeless worth. Patek philippe shows off the worlds most valuable timepieces at new popup museum. The previous record for the worlds most expensive watch a pocket watch was the patek philippe henry graves jr. Theres the calibre 89, which was the most complex watch in the world when it was created in 1989. The patek philippe grandmaster chime, one of the most complex timepieces ever crafted, was won by a private telephone bidder at the four. Although both are genevabased swiss watch manufacturers, the two iconic brands share surprisingly very little in common. The exclusivity of this patek philippe watch had much to do with it.
The most expensive patek philippe watches the watch company. After a gentlemanlike battle between seven bidders, the final hammer went down at 9,600,000 chf for this grail of horological significance of which only four exist in the public sphere. The patek philippe nautilus 5711 is one of the most desirable watches on the market today, if not the most desirable one. The patek philippe that was purchased is a steel grandmaster chime ref. Over the weekend in geneva, one of patek philippes rarest and mostadmired wristwatches was offered by the auction house phillips, shattering records to become the most expensive wristwatch ever.
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. Patek philippe most famous and expensive watch exhibit. It became the most expensive watch ever sold because of its celebrity association or perhaps, more accurately, its own celebrity status. We have just witnessed the birth of the most expensive wristwatch on the very first day of christies hong kongs autumn auctions 2019. Heres the most expensive watch ever sold at auction lifestyle from. 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. The patek philippes first and only grandmaster chime 6300a010 was exclusively created for the auction. Theres only one patek philippe grandmaster chime ref.
They are one of a few that actually make their own inhouse movement calibers multiple calibers to suite. Some of patek philippe s most famous creations are in new york for the first time ever. 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. A oneoff, 20function patek philippe became the priciest wristwatch ever sold when it achieved a.
Patek philippe timepiece becomes most expensive watch sold at. And just in case people werent aware of how special the creation is, the only one has been inscribed on the salmoncoloured auxiliary dial at 12 oclock. According to a statement from christies, its the only version of the timepiece ever produced in. We include a list of the 7 most expensive watches that patek phillippe have produced until 2020, and a history of the patek phillipe watches. If you happen to be a watch collector, make sure to look out for vintage stainless steel watches.
One classic watch which to this day remains on the list of the most expensive wristwatches is the 1951 patek 2499. The rarest and most expensive patek philippe watches page 3. Patek philippe timepiece becomes most expensive watch sold. Patek philippe makes history as worlds most expensive watch. Patek philippe remains an independent company whose secrets and plans are tightly guarded, and its most exclusive. Some of the most expensive patek philippe watches sold at auctions have been those built in stainless steel.
Top 10 most expensive patek phillipe watches ever sold as. This list of most expensive watches sold at auction documents the watches sold at auction. Time is a flat circle, and one of the most reputable companies to represent its value in a watch is undoubtedly patek philippe. You recently presented the twenty4 automatic, which is a wonderful ladies watch. Go to photo album apps, and select the saved image. Sep 30, 2015 the watch is the most complicated ref. Patek philippe had plenty to show and tell at baselworld. Could this patek philippe timepiece be the most expensive.
It is synonymous with class, conservatism, high auction values, price legitimacy, and some of the best looking traditional watches now, or ever. Patek philippe has produced some remarkable watches over the years and is famous for its craftsmanship and high quality timepieces. A patek philippe watch even holds the record as the most expensive watch ever sold at an auction. Unlike patek philippes entrant this year, the rolex daytona is a relatively simple tool watch, featuring only the time and a chronograph complication. The most expensive watch ever sold at auction in asia is the patek philipe gobbi milan double signed heures. The patek philippe 18951927 yellow gold minute repeating wristwatch is the most expensive one ever sold at a sotheby auction. It is one of the most complex watches patek philippe has ever made. It fetched the highest price and is now the worlds most expensive watch ever. Beginners guide to buying a patek philippe watch hypebeast. With an appearance similar to the 1518, this watch features a moon phase dial and a perpetual calendar.
T he name patek philippe is among the most powerful in the entire watch industry. The one and only patek philippe grandmaster chime was sold at auction for a recordshattering chf 31m in geneva. Select your screens resolution above, a new window appears with the image. The stern family owners of patek philippe have been fantastic guardians and stewards of the brand and i believe in this family going into the future to uphold all that is patek philippe. Top 7 most expensive patek philippe watches ever produced as of. List of most expensive watches sold at auction wikipedia. Complicated watchmaking is the supreme test of the designers expertise and watchmakers skill. The manufacture is enriching its collection with an impressive palette of technical and design debuts. Late in 2019, we welcomed a new entry into a very select club.
Nov 16, 2015 16 most expensive iwc watches 5073p001 5074p001 5207700p001 5207r001 5208p001 52g010 6002g001 7 most expensive patek philippe watches grand complications grand complications 5073p001. The most expensive watch in the world is now a oneoff patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. Click on the icon set and click on the button use as wallpaper. 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. Jul 31, 2015 patek philippe is recognized as one of the most expensive watch brands in the world. Top 5 most expensive patek philippe wristwatches 1. Patek philippes henry graves supercomplication, sold. The fame of the nautilus, especially the timeanddate steelblue dial version, a. The patek was sold as part of the only watch auction held by christies on saturday to benefit research on.
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. The original grandmaster chime was introduced in october of 2014, as the yellow gold, floridly ornate reference 5175, for the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the brand in geneva, and nothing like it has been seen in watchmaking before or since. This patek philippe watch is now the most expensive watch. 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. According to reports, there are only five other examples of this wristwatch in the world. Will this patek philippe be the most expensive watch ever. The most soughtafter patek philippe models in collection. The grandmaster chime reference 6300a010 was created specially for only watch, and it is the only one that will ever be made in stainless. A patek philippe wristwatch is now the most expensive. Top 10 most expensive watches ever sold on auction as of.
Top 10 most expensive watches ever sold on auction as of 2020. Top 10 most expensive patek phillipe watches ever sold as of 2020. Worlds most expensive watch by patek philippe fetches rs. The sale tops a previous record set in 2017 for a rolex daytona once owned by paul newman. Worlds most expensive wrist watch sold is this rare patek. The most expensive watch ever sold at auction worldwide is the patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. The sale was historic, becoming the most expensive watch ever auctioned. Patek philippe sets world record for most expensive watch.
Nov 07, 2015 this patek philippe 5016a is now the most expensive wristwatch ever sold. This patek philippe watch is now the most expensive watch ever. The rarest and most expensive patek philippe watches abtw. Nov 19, 2019 hailed as being the most complex wristwatches ever made by the company, it is the first of its kind to be set in a stainless steel case. Top 7 most expensive patek philippe watches ever produced as. For me personally, buying a watch is very personal and sentimental as i really like watches. Only watch, a biennial charity auction for research into duchenne muscular dystrophy, has just sold the most expensive watch in the world. Nov, 2019 the patek philippe s first and only grandmaster chime 6300a010 was exclusively created for the auction. Patek philippe perpetual calendar chronograph was introduced in 1941, with ref. This is the most expensive watch ever sold at auction. Patek philippe grandmaster chime is the most expensive.
Regarding the patek brand or any other watch brand that commands such a premium. The most expensive pocket watch ever sold at auction is the patek philippe henry graves. When it comes to the most expensive watches sold at auction, two brands stand headandshoulders above the rest. The rarest and most expensive patek philippe watches. The watch, a patek philippe grandmaster chime 6300a010, was specially made for this auction. Ahead of only watch 2019, taking place right now in geneva, there was speculation that the unique stainless steel patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. In particular, patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. All of the sudden, the patek seems like a deal for what can only be considered the most exclusive watch, or horological art, ever produced. Two new complications, featuring two new movements, an important collection of over 50 unique timepieces from the rare handcrafts collection. Sep 06, 2014 the patek philippe 18951927 yellow gold minute repeating wristwatch is the most expensive one ever sold at a sotheby auction. For whoever purchased the neverwornbefore patek philippe grandmaster chime 6300a010 at christies auction house there appears to be no limit. It became the most expensive watch ever sold at christies. This event eclipsed the previous title for the most expensive watch ever sold at auction by 2. The patek philippe grandmaster chime in steel smashed the record book at the 8th only watch auction to fund research into duchenne.
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