subject: Most Expensive Watches In The World [print this page] Time keeping and checking the time dates back to history. Earlier, people used to check time by the shadows and checking the suns position as they did not have any time piece known as watches. People use to determine the length of their shadow or an objects shadow to calculate time. Therefore, you see there were so many calculations and strong determination was involved in finding out the right time. You must have heard about the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and Jaipur, they are the instruments and formulas which served the purpose to compile the astronomical tables, predict the time and the movement of the sun, moon and planets. This observatory was built in the 17th century. The concept of hour glass came before Jantar Mantar, but it helped the people to know determine time. In 1504, the first watch was made by Peter Henlein; he created the first pocket watch. Then the trend for watches, people started to complement watches to their clothing and started treating it as an essential accessory. Slowly and steadily the trend changed and watches came into existence. Today, the time is such that watches have evolved and become a requirement in every persons life. Wrist watches, have started to come with intricate carvings and exquisite designs. Such watches are incredibly priced and are termed as exclusive watches.
Some of the worlds most expensive watches are-
1.The Emperador Temple- This watch is beautifully designed by Piaget. The watch is studded with 1212 diamonds. The quality of this magnificent piece is that that it can be worn both as a jewelry and watch. It is priced at $3.3 million. The watch has got pyramid style which in itself is attractive as the watch is completely designed with diamonds.
2.The Aeternitas Mega 4- Aeternitas Mega 4 wrist watch from Franck Muller has been acclaimed to be one of the most intricately designed watches! It is available for purchase in New York and Geneva. This watch has got several features like the tune of Carillon Westminster which has got 3 time zones, 999 year calendar, and it chimes every hour of the day. You can buy this watch at an exceptional price of $2.4 million.
3.Fibonacci Pocket Watch- This amazing piece of art is manufactured by Parmigiani Fleurier. The Fibonacci Pocket watch is magnified with a lotus flower and has the name Fibonacci in it. Fibonacci is the nickname of the famous mathematician of Italy, Leonardo Pisano. This watch has got accentuating features like pearl counters, cathedral chimes, and the white gold dial. This heavenly pocket watch is available at the price of $2.4 million.
These are some of the most expensive watches in the world. Well, it is not possible to own such magnificent pieces; therefore, the rest of us can buy watches online from renowned brands and get a little exclusive, if not like these watches. You can buying watches online as they are easily accessible and you will get a lot of variety to choose from.
