In today’s world, the phase “Expensive Watches” can vary so much because everyone earns different amounts and therefore the value of currency differs from individual to individual. Some people might think that £100 is a lot to spend on a watch whilst others are happy to spend £5000 on a single timepiece. This is proven in our customer’s purchase history where we can see our AOV or average order value. Customers come to us with a whole range of different requirements and these are more of a want rather than a need. This being said they always have one thing that they are sure about, it needs to be within their budget.
We wanted to take a look at some of the highest value watches and discuss in more detail the functions and features of the watches along with design and technology that the watches use. The following article will countdown from ten without 10 most expensive watches in order of cheapest to most expensive. We hope you enjoy and please remember if you have any questions about any orders please do not hesitate to call our customer care team on 01926 298 499 or alternatively email info@firstclasswatches.co.uk and a customer care operative will get back to you as soon as possible.
Expensive Watches
#10 – BALL WATCH COMPANY MENS LIMITED EDITION ENGINEER
In 10th place we have the Ball Watch Company Mens Limited Edition Engineer Hydrocarbon Hunley Automatic PM2096B-S1J-BK. The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon PM2096B-S1J-BK Hunley anniversary watch is designed down to the minutest detail with outstanding craftsmanship to produce a beautiful looking and performing watch. The case back is engraved and the Crown embossed with the prestigous factory logo. This watch has a high-grade stainless steel casing beautifully polished and a screw down case back that make the Henley engineer hydrocarbon watch something to behold and something to be proud to have on your wrist. Featuring the impressive automatic calibre BALL RR1702 movement. This watch looks remarkably stunning in the dark with 30 micro gas tubes on the hour, minute hands and a power reserve indicator in the 7 position. A date window is in the 4.30 position. The case features a black or blue ceramic luminous unidirectional rotating bezel with anti reflective sapphire crystal glass. A unique crown protection system and limited to just 500 pieces worldwide. This beautifully crafted timepiece represents incredible performance (shock resistant to 7500Gs) with anti magnetic resistance of 4800A/m. This model has a case width of 42 millimetres and a height of 17 millimetres and is water resistant to 100m.
The foundation for Ball watches is innovation and creativity which are the cornerstone of accuracy under adverse conditions. These exquisite timepieces continue the tradition of Webster Clay Ball which aspire to manufacture and create the most accurate mechanical watches on Earth. Designed to be used by those that live and work in truly adverse conditions. These timepieces represent inspiration mixed with outstanding engineering technical quality just as Webster Clay Ball inspired the same in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
As an authorised dealer of Ball Watch Company all our products are complete with:
- Ball Watch Company 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#09 – MUHLE GLASHUTTE TEUTONIA II CHRONOGRAPH
The Teutonia is a near-perfect watch in every category, building upon Muhle Glashutte’s truly exceptional German engineering and precision timekeeping, with unique aesthetics that really set the watch apart.
This model also has a fine level of daily features, including a chronograph, day display, and date display, all integrated in an eye-catching configuration and the silver on black colouring is stunning. Also features a crocodile-patterned leather strap in black which fastens by a sleek clasp.
As an authorised dealer of Muhle Glashutte all our products are complete with:
- Muhle Glashutte 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#08 – BALL WATCH COMPANY TRAINMASTER CANONBALL
The Ball Trainmaster men’s Swiss watch has a contemporary and classic styling with minute detail combined with a durable and sophisticated build quality for expensive watches. This stunningly crafted Swiss made watch has anti reflective convex sapphire crystal glass and a crocodile leather strap with folding buckle. This version is a Chronograph with accumulated measurements up to 45 minutes. The dial features 14 micro gas tubes for clear readability in the dark. And a date window is situated in the 12 position. Water resistant to 50 metres. Why not treat yourself to this outstanding high quality timepiece today.
The foundation for Ball watches is innovation and creativity which are the cornerstone of accuracy under adverse conditions. These exquisite timepieces continue the tradition of Webster Clay Ball which aspire to manufacture and create the most accurate mechanical watches on Earth. Designed to be used by those that live and work in truly adverse conditions. These timepieces represent inspiration mixed with outstanding engineering technical quality just as Webster Clay Ball inspired the same in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
As an authorised dealer of Ball Watch Company all our products are complete with:
- Ball Watch Company 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#07 – EBEL WOMENS BELUGA DIAMOND STAINLESS STEEL
Ebel add some extremely impressive styling to watchmaking expertise that stems back to 1911, to create what is an unbeatable all-round proposition.
This Beluga diamond timepiece curves sumptuously from bracelet through to the round dial in the most elegant manner, looking even more impressive on the wrist.
Fine detailing is second to none here, with two curving rows of diamonds on either side of the case, an outer dial in white with black Roman numerals for a classic appeal, metallic blue hands for a chic twist, and a trick date display at the 6 o’clock position.
As an authorised dealer of EBEL all our products are complete with:
- EBEL 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#06 – ORIS PRODIVER 1000M AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
A fully functional diving watch with a purposeful style, execute in an extremely chic manner, Oris have delivered a very impressive timepiece here. The Oris Prodiver, waterproof to a astonishing 1000m, this watch features a locking/uni-directional rotating bezel and screw down push buttons to ensure water restistance throughout.
This masculine model is cut from chunky stainless-steel that not only looks great but ensures longevity, and this look runs through the oversized case with its urban bezel and dial coming in black. White numerals contrast sharply, ensuring visibility in low-light conditions. Features barometer, chronograph, date display, and more.
As an authorised dealer of Oris all our products are complete with:
- Oris 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#05 – FREDERIQUE CONSTANT MANUFACTURE WORLDTIMER
The Frederique Constant Worldtimer has beautifully engraved dials with delicate giulloche features. Expertly crafted by a team of highly skilled watch making specialists this exquisite timepiece is conceived, developed and assembled in the famous Plan-les-Quates workshops in Switzerland. Hand crafted to the highest quality and expertise for the connoisseurs of the highest quality of watchmaking. The FC-718 Automatic movement vibrates at 28’800 alt/h and has 26 Jewels with a 42 hour power reserve.
The Rose gold plated steel case features a convex sapphire glass covering and double O-ring crown. The beautifully well balanced and crafted dial as silver guiloche decoration with roman numerals. Swiss made, this timepiece includes a luxurious brown alligator leather strap and is water resistant to 50M or 165 feet. Functions also include GMT, world time and measures 42mm (case diameter). Frederique Constant’s slogan is “Live your passion”, and they do.
As an authorised dealer of Frederique Constant all our products are complete with:
- Frederique Constant 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#04 – BALL WATCH COMPANY MENS ENGINEER NEDU HYDROCARBON 600M
This is the world’s first diving watch with a helium release valve incorporated into the crown. The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon watch represents leading edge technology and Swiss-made excellence a fundamental element of expensive watches. NEDU which stands for (Navy experimental diving unit) which is the unit in the US Navy that is responsible for operational diving and decompression. This incredible timepiece with its stunning aesthetics features a Certified COSC ( Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres ) Chronometer.
This can handle temperatures down to – 40c. The case is a satin finish pure Titanium with a unidirectional rotating ratcheted bezel made from ceramic high tech material which is extremely scratch-resistant. The factory logo is engraved on the head of the crown and case back. The dial is covered with sapphire crystal anti-glare glass on a flat profile. The dial has self powered tritium filled 3h micro gas tube markers which make this watch extremely readable in dark and low light conditions. The caseback is also pure titanium and this model is water resistant to an outstanding 600 metres. The case size is 42 millimeters wide by 18 millimeters x 44 millimeters over the bezel. It is shock resistant to 7500Gs and antimagnetic 4800A/m. A truly outstanding watch!
The foundation for Ball watches is innovation and creativity which are the cornerstone of accuracy under adverse conditions. These exquisite timepieces continue the tradition of Webster Clay Ball which aspire to manufacture and create the most accurate mechanical watches on Earth. Designed to be used by those that live and work in truly adverse conditions. These timepieces represent inspiration mixed with outstanding engineering technical quality just as Webster Clay Ball inspired the same in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
As an authorised dealer of Ball Watch Company all our products are complete with:
- Ball Watch Company 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#03 – MAURICE LACROIX PONTOS S MENS INTERCHANGEABLE
The Pontos S is a patented high grade Swiss made self-winding timepiece with a Valjoux 7750 mechanical chronograph movement which has a long pedigree for precision accuracy. This exquisite model blends mechanical expertise with modern style and is engineered down to the last detail. This Ponto S is living art with a sporty character and sleek design. The 43mm high grade stainless steel case is water resistant to an impressive 200 meters. The winding crown mechanism has two push-pieces designed to ensure a strong grip. The dial is beautifully balanced and visually perfect. The glass is scratch resistant sapphire crystal with a double sided anti-reflective coating.
Maurice Lacroix produces entirely in-house Swiss made high quality complex movements such as the ML106 calibre. The workshops are based on the Jura region and use the latest CNC technology with an emphasis on creative drive down to the minutest detail. Maurice Lacroix represents the finest tradition in Swiss watch making art with their innovative developments and exquisite movements. A contemporary design and a passion for perfection make Maurice Lacroix extraordinary timepieces. If you appreciate the value and the synergy of Swiss watchmaking excellence with outstanding creative development and technology then not just any timepiece will do but only Maurice Lacroix time!
As an authorised dealer of Maurice Lacroix all our products are complete with:
- Maurice Lacroix 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#02 – EBEL WOMENS BRASILIA DIAMOND STAINLESS STEEL
Ebel brings you the perfection of Swiss engineering and expensive watches with a stunning design ethos that shines through in all of their unique watches.
With the Brasilia Diamond timepiece, you get a classy dress watch that is therefore wearable at nearly any occasion. The stainless-steel bracelet links are extremely distinctive with a rounded rectangular geometry, and this is complemented by a similarly shapely case. Rows of diamonds line the case, and more diamonds form the hour-markers.
As an authorised dealer of EBEL all our products are complete with:
- EBEL 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
#01- FREDERIQUE CONSTANT FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH
The automatic Frédérique Constant FC-760 Manufacture movement has been developed internally to provide an instant inline flyback reset. This allows the chronograph to be reset and restarted in pressing only one button, in contrast to the three pushes stop-reset-restart used in other chronographs. Rather than the traditional column wheel found in the majority of high quality chronograph complications, the patented star-wheel provides an unparalleled smooth function of the mechanism.
The watch is finished with a glass box sapphire crystal and has an exhibition case back. Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration on the movement. 32 jewels, 38 hours power reserve, 28’800 vph. Polished and satined stainless steel 3-parts case. Dark Grey dial with applied silver indexes. Hand polished silver hands. Date at 6 o’clock and black alligator strap.
As an authorised dealer of Frederique Constant all our products are complete with:
- Frederique Constant 2 Year Guarantee – fully stamped & dated (where appropriate)
- Instruction Manual (please note some brands use online manuals)
- Presentation Box
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