The list of expensive watches ever sold at an auction is heavily dominated by one name, Patek Philippe. The list is punctuated by a surprise Hollywood connection too!
5. Originally owned by Egyptian Prince Mohammed Toussou, the Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 was sold for $9.5m through Sotheby’s.
4. Patek Philippe Ref 1518 stainless steel is a 1941 watch that had a bid of $11.37m in a 2016 Phillips auction in Geneva.
3. Rolex Daytona 6239 was famously owned by screen legend Paul Newman. It grabbed a cool $17.75m in 2017.
2. The Patek Phillipe Henry Graves Supercomplication is an 18k gold pocket watch that was sold at Sotheby’s in 2014. It was sold for $23.98m.
1. The pole position is held by Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300A-010. It was sold for $31.19m in Geneva in 2019
When it comes to luxury handbags, there’s Hermès and there’s the rest.
The Hermès White Matte Niloticus is a 2020 handbag that can set you back by $220,000. Sotheby’s also has a 2016 variant of this handbag, available for $200,000.
The limited-edition Hermès Black Matte Alligator from 2022 is a $192,150 handbag also listed in Sotheby’s.
If you prefer Chanel instead, here’s a Black Alligator Mini Square from 1996-97. This tonal leather beauty is available for $22,000.
This Louis Vuitton’s Union Jack-inspired piece acts as a bucket bag. It is up for $21,000 and has a dark blue suede interior.
Our gadgets are either getting smaller or are accommodating multiple features in compact products. The Internet of Things is leading the way with products that do this, but also that. Thanks to the internet, but also thanks to microelectronics.
Say hello to microelectronics that are making our smartphones smarter, our solar panels more efficient and microprocessors more versatile. Microelectronics are small devices and circuits that increase the functionalities of semiconductors. It offers high-speed performance while keeping the production cost-effective. It is a win-win all around!
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