The Rarest and Most Expensive Watches in the World

The president of Youngblood Metals Mining, “Kota” Saint Jovite Youngblood is responsible for purchasing wholesale inventory for antique dealers and coin collectors. Saint Jovite Youngblood’s expertise is in pre-Victorian jewelry and antique toys. His company specializes in everything from gold and silver to rare watches.

Watches are everyday items for most individuals, but some watches stand out for their rarity and value. Below are a few of the world’s rarest and most expensive watches:

- Parmigiani Fleurier Fibonacci Pocket Watch - Valued at around $2.4 million, the Parmigiani Fleurier Fibonacci pocket watch features mother-of-pearl counters, a white gold dial, and an enameled lotus flower on the case. These watches take up to two years to produce due to their intricate design.

- Louis Moinet Meteoris Watch - The Louis Moinet Meteoris is only available in a four-watch set. All four watches are valued at around $4.6 million and are equally rare. Each watch is made from materials from outer space. There is one with material from the moon, another from an asteroid, a third from a Mars meteorite, and, finally, one made from the ancient meteorite Rosetta Stone.

- Chopard 201-Carat Watch - Consisting of 874 rare diamonds, the Chopard 201-carat watch is the second-most-expensive watch in the world. Last sold for around $25 million, it includes a 12-carat blue diamond and 15-carat pink diamond. The watch is also made up of yellow and white gold, an 11-carat white diamond, and 163 carats of small diamonds.

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