The World's 10 Expensive Watch Brands: A Sign of Social Status

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For some people, watches are not just accessories. More than that, watches show a symbol of a person's social position and status in society.

Although there are many watch brands on the market, only a few watches are known for their beautiful detailed workmanship. Usually, these watch brands are highly priced because of their extraordinary quality and features.

So, what are the expensive watch brands in the world? Check out the complete summary of information below.

Expensive Watch Brands in the World

1. Lange & Sohne

Reported from the Debonar Watches page, the first expensive watch brand in the world is Lange & Sohne. This German watch brand is known for its precision and sophisticated designs. 

Apart from that, Lange & Sohne also often releases limited edition watches of which there are only a few in the world.

The company became famous for its iconic Lange 1 watch, which featured an unconventional dial layout. 

Its intricate watch movements are made by hand and can take up to a year to produce. Regular watches from Lange & Sohne start at €20,000 and can reach €2 million for their limited edition watches. 

2. Vacheron Constantin

This is one of the oldest and most prestigious Swiss watch brands among other brands. Vacheron Constantin watches are renowned for their intricate designs and high level of craftsmanship. 

One of the standout pieces from the brand is the complicated pocket watch Reference 57260, which is the most complicated watch ever made. 

Prices for regular Vacheron Constantin watches start from €20,000 to €1 million for its limited edition models.

3. Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe was first founded in 1839. This brand has become one of the most iconic Swiss watch brands with a high reputation. 

Watches from this brand are known for their complexity and elegant designs. Patek Philippe watches sell for prices ranging from €20,000 to millions of euros for limited editions. An example of the most expensive watch from Patek Philippe is the Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 which sold for €31 million at auction in 2019.

4. Roger Dubuis

Roger Dubuis may not be as well known as some of the other brands on this list. However, collectors highly seek out Roger Dubuis watches because of their exceptional quality and unique design. 

Apart from that, this brand also often collaborates with other luxury brands such as Lamborghini in limited quantities.

His most expensive watch is the Excalibur Quatuor, which features four balance wheels and costs more than €600,000. 

Limited edition models can also cost millions of dollars, making Roger Dubuis the top choice for exclusive and luxury watches. 

5. Richard Mille

Richard Mille is renowned for making cutting-edge watches with unique designs and materials. New Richard Mille watches sell for between €80,000 and over 2 million euros. 

This high price is due to the advanced materials and exceptional craftsmanship required to make these watches.

6. Audemars Piguet

Founded in 1875, Audemars Piguet is one of Switzerland's oldest watch brands. The brand has been at the forefront of innovation in the global watch industry. 

Its most iconic model is the Royal Oak, revolutionizing watch design with its octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet. 

Audemars Piguet's most expensive watch is the Diamond Outrage Haute Joaillerie, which features over 11,000 diamonds and is priced at over €1 million. 

Meanwhile, regular watches sell from €20,000 to hundreds of thousands of euros for limited edition models.

7. Louis Moinet

Compared to other brands, Louis Moinet is a new brand in the world watch industry. Even so, this brand has managed to gain attention because it often makes limited edition watches that are sought after by collectors.

Regular watches from Louis Moinet are priced from €15,000 to hundreds of thousands of euros. 

One of the brand's most iconic watches is the Meteoris, a set of four unique watches, each containing a piece of a meteorite that fell to Earth. This set of watches is valued at over €4 million, making it one of the most expensive watches ever sold.

8. Breguet

Having been around since 1775, Breguet is one of the oldest watchmaking companies in the world. The brand has a long history of making extraordinary watches for royalty and high society.

Regular models of these watches start at €6,000 and can reach millions of euros for limited editions. 

The most expensive Breguet watch is the Marie-Antoinette Grande Complication Pocket Watch, made in 1827 for the Queen of France. 

In 2015, the watch was auctioned for over €30 million, making it one of the most expensive watches ever made. 

9. Blancpain

Blancpain is a watch brand from Switzerland that has been established since 1735. Being the oldest watch brand, Blancpain has a long history of creating extraordinary watches with intricate designs.

Blancpain's most expensive watch is the Le Brassus Tourbillon Carrousel, which is priced at over €1 million. Meanwhile, regular watches range from around €10,000 to hundreds of thousands for limited edition models. 

10. Rolex

The next most expensive watch brand in the world is Rolex. Of course, talking about expensive watches would be incomplete without mentioning this brand. The reason is, Rolex is synonymous with a person's position and success.

The price of a regular Rolex watch is around €5,000 to hundreds of thousands of euros for limited edition models. The most expensive watch from this brand is the GMT Master II Ice, which features more than 30 carats of diamonds and has a selling price of more than €500,000.

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