The 20 most expensive watches to go under the hammer on an online auction site have been revealed, as a scarcity in brand-new luxury watches fuels a surge in bidding for second-hand timepieces. The iconic Patek Philippe Nautilus – a watch worn by Thierry Henry and Hailey Bieber – was first created in 1976, but its discontinuation in 2021 has …
Elegant: The Princess of Wales wears a Cartier Ballon Bleu, helping to raise its appeal Despite impending austerity, the appeal of luxury timepieces has never been stronger as investors increasingly seek tangible assets as an alternative to equities and cash. Nicola Whittaker, manager of the watch department of auctioneer Fellows, says: 'Investing in vintage watches is no longer the preserve …
