You can’t buy time, they say! But you can buy timeless pieces, if only you were one among the richest in the world. The hourglass device would be one of the most precious and ancient time measuring pieces in history. It dates back to approximately 335 A.D and this year, time measuring devices have taken a new avatar. Diamond studded, gold plated, fine crafted, you name it, watches are made out to suit the fine tastes of the crème de la crème. That timeless piece on your wrist speaks volumes of your style and above all, status. We brought together a few of the most expensive watches of the world, where even a pound of flesh won’t be enough.

THE BREGUET MARIE ANTOINETTE — PRICELESS!

 

 

This masterpiece was originally designed by Breguet himself! It took 44 years to make this watch and it was custom made for the former queen of France, Marie Antoinette. Designed intricately to suit the grandeur of the queen, the watch once finished was never worn by her. Both Breguet and Marie Antoinette passed away by the time it was ready. The creepiest fact about this one is that the original went missing, never to be found again. When luxury watch company Swatch acquired Breguet, another masterpiece was made just based on the images available of this watch. Though bidders and the richest of the rich have offered to pay a heavy eight digit price for this one, the company refuses to sell it.

 

THE PATEK PHILIPPE CALIBER 89 —$5,120,000*

 

 

This watch is three times more expensive than a Ferrari or even a Bugatti Veyron. Just look at the price tag! To add to that, it is a pocket watch. When it was sold for that amount, it broke all records. It was first introduced in 1989 to celebrate Patek Philippe’s 150th anniversary. Manufactured from 18 carat gold, weighing 1.1 Kg, with 24 hands and 1,728 components in total, this watch was declared “the most complicated watch in the world”.It took the manufacturers more than 5 years of research and development to “build” this classic.

 

PATEK PHILIPPE 5004T — $3,985,000*

 

 

One of recently released watches of Patek Philippe, this gorgeous spectacle is one-of-a-kind. Manufactured in 2013, the watch was created for an auction which fetched a gigantic price. One of the only sporty watches from the luxury watch company, this one bid farewell to the otherwise traditional and formal designs of Patek Philippe. The unique wrist watch has manually wound unending calendar and is available in platinum, gold, steel and the latest model of this 5004 is made out of titanium. This miracle has a split-second hand in sporty red color and a solid caseback-a perfect asset made for a classy, sport-loving bidder.

 

FRANCK MULLER AETERNITAS MEGA 4 — $2,400,000*

 

 

Looks like the entire world’s watch manufacturing companies are in competition to make the most complicated watches of this century. Termed ‘the master of complications’, this watch houses 36 complications, of which 25 are visible. It has 1,483 components and a whopping 1000-year-old calendar installed. Franck Muller took over 5 years to design and develop this beauty. At $2.7 million, this elegant wonder is the only one available in the market with a visible tourbillon.

VACHERON CONSTANTIN TOUR DE L’ILE —$1,250,000*

 

 

The oldest watch making company known to man, Vacheron marked its 250th anniversary by launching this not so simple marvel in 2005. The watch features astronomical indications and horological complications in about 16 different points. It was a limited edition and only 7 lucky people in the world possess this work of art. Equipped with 11 hands, this private collection was auctioned to fetch the highest price that year.

HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION HAUTE JOAILLERIE — $1 million*

 

 

Taking form in the Swiss luxury workshop of Hublot, this exquisite timepiece was launched at a price tag of $1 million. Encrusted with diamond studs, the Classic Fusion Haute Joaillerie was a conjunction of arty craftsmanship and fine creativity. With an open work dial frame, it was a limited edition of only 8 pieces.A diamond encrusted crown, 30 meter water resistance and a power reserve of 120 hours are additional features of this sparkler.