00:00Your phone shows time for free. So why do people spend millions on a watch?
00:04Because these watches aren't just timekeepers. They're history, status, and ultimate luxury.
00:08And trust me, the number one watch will shock you. Let's count down the top 10 luxury watch
00:13dynasties ruling the world today. Watch number 10. Jaeger-LeCoultre, starting $4,300.
00:19Founded in 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre, or JLC, is called the Watchmaker's Watchmaker.
00:24Their iconic Reverso Classic starts at around $4,300, worn by legends like Charlie Chaplin and
00:30even Elton John in his farewell tour. At a Geneva auction in 2019, one of their masterpieces sold
00:36for over $1.5 million. JLC isn't just about telling time. It's about carrying nearly two centuries of
00:42craftsmanship on your wrist. Watch number 9. Jaeger-LeCoultre, starting $5,000.
00:48Jaeger-LeCoultre, entered the scene in 1986 and quickly became the rebel of luxury watches.
00:52Their entry model, the Epic-X, starts near $5,000, but it's their wild creations that
00:58make headlines. In 2021, a diamond-studded billionaire three-sold for over $20 million
01:03in a private sale. UFC star Conor McGregor, rapper 50 Cent, and many celebrities flaunt
01:09Jacob's extravagant designs. These aren't watches, they're jewelry and art combined.
01:14Watch number 8. Blancpain, starting $13,000.
01:17Blancpain is the oldest surviving watch brand, founded in 1735.
01:21Their Fifty Fathoms dive watch, created in 1953, became the blueprint for all modern dive watches.
01:28Starting at $13,000, Blancpain's watches are worn by explorers, divers, and even filmmakers
01:33like James Cameron. In 2024, their Lubrasis Carousel stunned Geneva collectors at over $1.8 million.
01:40Owning a Blancpain means holding a piece of watchmaking history that has survived empires.
01:45Watch number 7. Brigitte, starting $15,000.
01:47Brigitte was founded in 1775 and became the favorite of royalty like Napoleon and Marie
01:54Antoinette. Their modern classic collection starts around $15,000. Brigitte actually invented the
02:01Turbillian mechanism in 1801, still one of the most respected watch complications today.
02:06Their historic pocket watch for Marie Antoinette took 40 years to complete and is valued at nearly
02:12$30,000,000 today. From kings to celebrities like Rihanna, Brigitte remains a symbol of elegance and
02:19power. Watch number 6. Odomar Pissue, starting $20,700.
02:25Odomar Pissue, founded in 1875, is best known for its Royal Oak, the watch that redefined luxury steel
02:32watches in 1972. Their entry Royal Oak court starts at about $20,700, but limited editions sell for millions.
02:41NBA star LeBron James and many athletes rock AP watches both on and off the court.
02:47With bold designs and cutting-edge complications, Odomar Pissue has become a status symbol in both
02:53sports and luxury culture. Watch number 5. F.P. Jern, starting $26,000.
02:59One of the youngest on this list, F.P. Jern began in 1999 but already has legendary status.
03:05The chronometer blue starts at around $26,000 and is one of the most desired entry models in
03:12luxury collecting. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch wore an F.P. Jern in Dr. Strange, while their rare
03:18Astronomique blue fetched nearly $19,000,000 in 2019. Jern produces less than 1,000 watches per year,
03:26making them some of the rarest modern masterpieces. Watch number 4.
03:30Vacheron Constantin, starting $33,000. Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest
03:39continuously running watchmakers in the world. Their entry model, the 56 Automatic, starts at about
03:46$33,000. Known for incredible complications, Vacheron's reference 57,260 holds the record for
03:54the most complicated watch ever made, with 57 functions. Hollywood stars like Ryan Reynolds
03:59have been spotted wearing them, and collectors pay millions for limited editions. With 269 years of
04:06history, Vacheron Constantin is truly timeless. Watch number 3A. Lang & Son, starting $77,300.
04:16German precision meets artistry in A. Lang & Son, founded in 1845. Their Saxonia thin starts at around
04:23$77,000, while their grand complication has sold for millions. Known for incredible finishing and
04:30unique designs like the Lang 1, this brand competes directly with Swiss giants. Actor Chris Pine has
04:37worn Lang on the red carpet, showing that German watchmaking can stand among the very best.
04:43Watch number 2. Patek Philippe, starting $88,600.
04:47Patek Philippe, founded in 1839, is considered the holy grail of watches. Their Aquanaut Automatic
04:55starts at about $88,600. In 2019, a Patek Grandmaster Chime sold for $31 million, still the most expensive
05:05wristwatch ever sold at auction. Celebrities from Brad Pitt to Tom Holland wear Patek, and their limited
05:11editions sell out instantly. Collectors often say, you never actually own a Patek Philippe, you merely
05:18look after it for the next generation. Watch number 1. Richard Mill, starting $60,000.
05:25Richard Mill, founded in 1999, is the modern king of luxury sports watches. Their entry model, the RM016,
05:34starts at about $60,000. Known as the billionaire's toy, Richard Mill watches use aerospace materials and
05:41futuristic designs. Usain Bolt wore one at the 2024 Olympics, and Rafael Nadal plays tennis wearing
05:48an RM worth over $1 million. These watches are light, durable, and insanely expensive, often crossing
05:56$2 million per piece. No wonder Richard Mill is called the Ferrari of watchmaking. These watches are
06:02more than timepieces. They're investments, status symbols, and pieces of history. From $4,000 to over
06:09$30 million, luxury watches prove that time really is money. Which one would you pick if money wasn't a
06:15problem? Tell us in the comments and don't forget, the number one watch really is hard to believe.
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