14 of the World’s Most Expensive Watches and Timepieces: Princess Diana’s Cartier Ticker, James Bond’s Omega Seamaster and More Worth Millions

From diamond-encrusted watches to classically constructed timepieces, the practical accessory that sits neatly upon one’s wrist can sit at extravagant price points. High-profile brand collaborations throughout 2023 have been part of the synergy that has recently boosted sales in the watch industry. The same effect is produced when a celebrity’s image is attached to a product, like fine jewelry, which explains the high values of several timepieces listed below. Resellers are also enjoying the rewards of the wave. WWD has listed 15 of the world’s most expensive watches and custom timepieces that have been sold for lavish prices. James Dean’s Standard USA Pocketwatch, $41,587.91 James Dean’s Standard USA pocketwatch. Antiquorum auctioned off one of James Dean’s 1889 Standard USA pocketwatches online for $41,587.91 on June 22, 2013. The late actor’s initials are engraved on the gold cover. John F. Kennedy’s 14-karat gold Nastrix Timepiece, $120,000 John F. Kennedy’s 14-karat gold Nastrix timepiece. Antiquorum sold John F. Kennedy’s 14-karat gold Nastrix timepiece in a New York auction for $120,000 on March 5, 2009. After Kennedy’s assassination, the watch was given to his widow Jacqueline Kennedy, who later gifted it to her second husband, Aristotle Onassis. Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Skyfall 007 Timepiece, $200,659.65 Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Skyfall 007 timepiece. Omega auctioned the Omega Seamaster Planet

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