Most Expensive Patek Plilippe Watch of 2025
For those who don’t know Patek and Philippe are two separate names. Polish Watchmaker Antoni Patek and French Horologist Adrian Phileppe founded the watch back in 1839. Since then, Patek and Philippe watches have been the symbol of luxury watches across the world.
The Geneva-based company happens to be one’s who pioneered some of the most complex mechanisms in the history of making watches. These include the perpetual calendar, minute repeater and the split-seconds chronograph. Patek and Philippe have managed to retain their independence, which has allowed it to uphold a steadfast dedication to craftsmanship and exclusivity over the years.
Even today each watch is assembled and finished by hand ensuring the longevity and prestige of the brand and watch. The reason the watch has become more than just a watch to know what time it is. But rather a symbol of luxury.
Below are some of the most expensive Patek and Philippe watches in 2025.
Patek Philippe 'Henry Graves Jr' Supercomplication: $24 Million
Even today the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication stands as a horological auction crown jewel. It was sold in 2014 for $24 Million, becoming one of the most expensive Patek and Philippe Watch till date.
History
The supercomplication took eight years from 1925-1933 to complete. The supercomplication was commissioned by American banker and renowned collector Henry Graves Jr and the watch was designed to outdo anything automobile magnate James Ward Packard could come with. The watch contains an astounding 24 complications that include a perpetual calendar, a celestial chart of the New York sky and a minute repeater with Westminster chimes, and 70 jewels. Like all of their watches, this one is also crafted by hand. Till date it’s been serviced four times, and still works perfectly.
From Whom To Where
Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication watch was commissioned by Henry Graves Jr in 1932. After Graves Jr passed away, his grandson Reginald ‘Pete” Fullerton sold the watch to industrialist Seth G. Atwood, in 1969 to the Time Museum. But the Time Museum was going to be closed in 1999. Sheikh Saud bin Mohammed Al-Thani purchased the watch for $11 Million and allowed it to be exhibited at the Patek Philippe Museum from 2001-2005 in Geneva. Later Sheikh Al-Thani faced financial issues and put the watch up for action in 2014. Patek Philippe Museum bought the watch for $24 Million and till date remains there.
Original Certificates of the Patek Philippe ‘Prince Tewfik Pink’ on Pink 1518
Patek Philippe ‘Prince Tewfik Pink’ on Pink 1518, $9.6 Million
With only 218 ref. 1518 produced, only about fifth were made in pink gold as the rest were made in yellow gold. And from them, only 14 were ‘Pink on Pink” with Salmon-tailed dials with matching pink gold cases.
The 14th ref. 1518 “Pink on Pink” was consigned by the heirs of the late prince of Egypt. He was the first cousin of the last King of Egypt, Farouk I.
Prince Tewfik was the original owner of the 1518, and he bought the watch on July 25, 1951. It was accompanied with a certificate, making it the only “Pink on Pink” ref 1518 to have its original certificate.
History
The Patek Philippe ‘Prince Tewflik Pink’ 1518 is known as a landmark reference as it’s the first perpetual calendar chronographer produced in the series. The Pink on Pink variant with the pink gold case and matching dial makes it among the rarest. The watch came with its own original Certificate of Origin, a box and an instruction manual, making it the only 1518 to have its original documentation. The watch dates back to 1948 and originally belonged to Prince Tewfik Adil “T.A” Tousan of Egypt, direct descendant of the founder of modern Egypt. Following the 1952 revolution, Prince Tewfik had to flee to the United States of America and lived his life as an academician. The Prince’s “Patek Philippe ‘Prince Tewflik Pink 1518” is still safely kept in a deposit box for decades, considering its perfect working condition.
From Who To Where
Prince Mohammed Tewfik A. Toussoun of Egypt, cousin to King Farouk, is the original owner of the watch. Prince Tewfik bought the watch on July 25, 1951 with the original certificate of the Original Owner. The heirs of the Prince consigned the Patek Philippe ‘Prince Tewflik Pink’ to Sotheby's selling it to them for $9.57 Million in 2021 in December of that year.
Patek Philippe Ref. 6300G-010-Grandmaster Chime $5.4 Million
The horological masterpiece has 20 complications to boost off, which include a perpetual calendar, dual time zones, an acoustic alarm and five chiming modes.
History
The Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. The 6300G-010 was unveiled for the first time in 2014 at the commemoration of the brand’s 175th anniversary. Later on in 2016, it was inducted into the permanent collection. The watch is one of the most complicated wristwatches to be ever made by Patek Philippe, yet honoring the long tradition of ingenuity.
From Who To Where
The Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. The 6300G-010 was first bought by Sylvester Stallone. He not only got the watch, but also got a presentation box engraved with his name, and other accessories that added a regal touch to the watch making it a collectible appeal. Stallone sold the watch to a private Asian collector at a Sotheby’s auction on June 5, 2024 for $ 5.4 Million. The watch is still sealed as Stallone never opened it.
Patek Philippe Reference 1518 in Pink Gold $3.9 Million
With only 281 to have been made and about fifth in Pink Gold, when another Patek Philippe Reference 1518 Pink in Gold comes to light, it’s definitely going to make headlines.
This time the Patek Philippe Reference 1518 Pink in Gold was actually forgotten in a dusty drawer and had been there for 30 years.
The family who sold it claimed the watch was stuck in an old drawer untouched for 30 years when it was originally bought in 1947.
From Who To Where
The Patek Philippe Reference 1518 was auctioned in 2020 for $3.9 Million. Jean-Claude Biver, TAG Heuer CEO, was the original owner and when it was found, 30 years later, it was sold for $ 3.9 Million in 2020.
UPDATE
Patek and Philippe watches represent the horological artistry and prestige of the brand. Till date they are revered by connoisseurs for their unparalleled craftsmanship and enduring value. Each Patek and Philippe watch is a timepiece that stands as a testament of legacy that began back in 1839, and continues till date. Updates will be added so keep an eye to find out which next Patek and Philippe watch enters the list.
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