As pocket watch and other antique movement dealers, we know that these pieces are precious and valuable. We deal in these timepieces on a daily basis, but there are plenty of people who cannot comprehend who or why antique watches can demand the price tags that come with them.
We find that by comparing watches to something that people can relate to, and accept more openly for their costly price tags, that they can then understand why the command the prices attached to them. For this, we have decided to show you just how valuable watches are in comparison to a Ferrari. These magnificent cars are known the world over, but there are three watches we’ve selected from the renowned watchmaker Patek Philippe that exceed the cost of some of the most expensive Ferraris in the world!
Watch: THE PATEK CALIBER 89
Price: £3616309
So just what makes this watch worth over 3 and a half million pounds? Well, basically, it is the most complicated watch the world has ever seen, with a total of 33 complications. Essentially, it would require for you to have a degree in mechanical engineering to understand, however suffice it to say it has everything but the kitchen sink.
See the watch here.
Watch: SPLIT SECONDS PATEK PHILIPPE REFERENCE 1436 BY TIFFANY & CO.
Price: £128,999
Compared to the other Patek Philippe movements on this list, this one is really rather cheap. You’re getting both the Patek and the Tiffany names in one hit after all. This timepiece is still an extremely fine and rare 18K gold split seconds chronograph wristwatch that comes with Breguet numerals and original box.
See the watch here.
Watch: PATEK PHILIPPE REF 5016P
Price: £459,546
With its 506 minuscule parts, the Ref. 5016 represents a milestone in horological prowess, by marrying in its gold or platinum case the most coveted complications: a tourbillon, a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar with a retrograde date hand, and a moon phase display. Small second hand Sapphire crystal case back Manually wound wristwatch with tourbillon escapement Minute repeater, perpetual calendar with retrograde date hand and phases of the moon, day, date, month and leap year indicators calendar, retrograde behemoth running continuously it won’t need adjusting until 2100.
See the watch here.
