Rare Watches: Explore the World's Most Exquisite Timepieces

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There's also something about an older watch that you can't find in a new watch. They were crafted at a time when workmanship was no longer compromised, and contain history that new watch never could. This watch already broke a world record as the most expensive watch ever after going on sale at Antiquorum’s Geneva auction in April 2002, where it went for 6.6 million Swiss francs. It was then hardly seen again until it arrived at Christie’s Hong Kong auction house in 2021, further adding to its enigmatic and unattainable air. With three ranges to choose from, you are guaranteed to find a watch case to suit your collection size.

Part of a limited edition four-piece series, the main appeal of this particular watch lies in its case. Made with a high-grade stainless steel case, it distinguishes itself from other Patek Philippe luxury watches, typically made of yellow or rose gold. Indeed, with its utterly unique profile, made from white gold and featuring a series of polished and diamond-set links, plus a miniature caliber 101 movement (one of the smallest in the world), this watch deserves to be worn in the chambers of historic palaces and to exclusive state functions. It’s unknown how many of the 4907 actually were made, as only one model has ever been seen at auction, so if others exist, their whereabouts are unknown. Protecting your collectionThere has been a huge upsurge in vintage watch collecting over the past twenty years, a natural consequence perhaps of the mechanical watch revival that took place in the 1990s after the doom-laden era of the quartz crisis had receded. When starting a vintage watch collection, it is vital you have somewhere safe to store them. To The Hour Peli™ watch cases are ideal for protecting your collection. There is yet another benefit to purchasing a vintage watch: Rather than being limited to current models, there is a much larger selection of timepieces to choose from. You may even find a watch you like better among the earlier versions than one from that manufacturer's current catalog.

If you're looking for a luxurious, meticulously hand-crafted design made out of the finest materials, you'll love our collection of Rolex watches. As one of the most well-known watch brands in the world, Rolex's many iconic designs adorn the wrists of the rich and famous, as their unique style and contemporary aesthetic is designed to stand out from the crowd.

It certainly lives up to its designation, encrusted with 189 carats of Akosha diamonds—a cut that’s meant to make each diamond appear 30% bigger than a standard emerald cut diamond (one of the most popular diamond shapes). Then there’s the skeleton face, where you can see the intricate and hand-crafted tourbillon movement at work, composed of 167 elements and 18 jewels.