The top 5Â most expensive watch companies are the best in terms of design, pricing, and craftsmanship when it comes to luxury timepieces. These companies use the best materials, adhere to the traditional watchmaking methods, have a long history, and have pioneered numerous cutting-edge innovations. Learn more about the most costly watch brands in the world and what makes them stand out from other high-end watches by reading on.
1. F.P. JOURNE
Starting Price: $30,000
Most Expensive Watch: $1,167,000
F. P. Journe is at the top of the list of our priciest watch manufacturers. His watches uphold the spirit and workmanship of 18th-century watchmaking, according to François-Paul Journe, who founded them in 1999. According to Journe, “My attitude will never change. How could I ever consider creating watches that don’t uphold the core principles of great horology? It’s just not feasible. He used a remontoire method that he had first developed for a pocket watch in 1992 to make his first wristwatch. This ultimately served as the model for the highly successful Tourbillon Souverain watches that were introduced in 1999.
2. RICHARD MILLE
Starting Price: $30,000
Most Expensive Watch: $2,000,000
Since 1974, Richard Mille has worked in the watch business. His desire to produce ground-breaking luxury watches is what inspired him to start his own in 1999. In 2001, Mille used materials and methods used to construct F1 racing vehicles and aircraft to manufacture his first timepiece. One of the original catchphrases for the was “a racing machine on the wrist.” Mille merged his love of cutting-edge materials with the Swiss watchmaking tradition.
With the barrel-like tonneau-shaped case, he developed the look of his brand. These watches are hard to build and expensive to purchase since their components are curved.
3. PATEK PHILIPPE
- Starting Price: $18,000
- Most Expensive Watch: $11,000,000
Antoine Norbert de Patek started Patek Philippe in 1839, and it is still the only privately held, independent Genevan watch . The long history of watchmaking in Geneva enthralled Patek, and the still strives to produce in the old-fashioned way. After learning that French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe had created a system for winding a watch’s movement without a separate key, Patek hired Philippe to work for his in 1845. The development of a keyless movement was so forward-thinking that it still serves as the basis for watch winding mechanisms today.
 4. AUDEMARS PIGUET
- Starting Price: $15,000
- Most Expensive Watch: $869,000
Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet founded Audemars Piguet in 1875. The natural splendor of Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux served as their inspiration. To produce a clock that is a remarkable work of art, the brand combined the historical roots of watchmaking with the advancing technical knowledge of the day. Over eighty percent of their watches between 1882 and 1892 included at least one complication, and frequently many. At 42mm, the Royal Oak Offshore was unusually large for its time when it was initially introduced in 1993. This watch communicated toughness and endurance, eventually drawing notice from famous people like Jay-Z and changing watch fashion.
 5. VACHERON CONSTANTIN
- Starting Price: $15,000
- Most Expensive Watch: $11,000,000
The world’s oldest manufacturer of fine watches is Vacheron Constantin, which was established in 1755. They are recognized as having developed the first acknowledged difficulties for days and dates in 1790. Additionally, they created the first six quarter-repeater watches, which, upon request, may strike both the hours and quarters. The watch industry underwent a transformation when Georges Auguste joined the in 1839 and was able to standardize the watch movements into calibers. Vacheron Greek meaning “most lovely,” Kallista, Constantin’s most costly watch is estimated to be worth $11 million. As 118 emerald cut diamonds cover the entire watch, it was originally created in 1979 for $5 million. It took 20 months and 6,000 man hours to encrusted the jewels in this watch.
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