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The world's most expensive watch: The Vacheron Constantin masterpiece, Kallista

News centrePublished 2015-07-09

The Vacheron Constantin classic, Kallista, is the most expensive watch in the world. This watch was made in 1986 and was originally commissioned for King Khalid of Saudi Arabia, but the King passed away before the watch could be delivered.

Vacheron Constantin is often called the world's premier watch brand. Its prices are high, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions or even tens of millions, earning it the reputation of an “ aristocratic work of art ”. Vacheron Constantin produces only about 2 thousand watches each year; as the saying goes, rarity increases value, so even wealthy individuals find it difficult to purchase a Vacheron Constantin watch. The brand has been around for approximately 240 years, and even today, Vacheron Constantin plays a crucial role in the Swiss watchmaking industry. However, at our watch website, you can purchase one for a fraction of the price,Replica Vacheron Constantin watcheswhile the quality is almost indistinguishable from the authentic version.

The Vacheron Constantin classic, Kallista, isthe most expensive watch in the world, this watch was produced in 1986 and was originally custom-made for King Khalid of Saudi Arabia, but the King passed away before the watch could be delivered. Once completed, this watch was purchased by an anonymous buyer for 3,500,000 US dollars. On 3/12/1987, the Kallista was purchased on behalf of a client by Pierre•Halini, owner of the Palm Beach jewellery store. Halimi claimed publicly that the transaction was for 5,000,000 US dollars. This is the story well-known to watch enthusiasts about the Vacheron Constantin watch price increasing by 4000 US dollars every day. Later, Pierre•Halimi brought this most expensive Vacheron Constantin men's watch in the world to the United States and handed it over to an undisclosed buyer.

The Kallista is a timepiece featuring a case and bracelet set with 118 carefully selected, high-quality square-cut blue and white diamonds, weighing approximately 130 carats, with each diamond on the dial weighing 1 carats. The perimeter of the dial is adorned with 14 diamonds of 2-4 carats each, while the bracelet incorporates diamonds of 2 carats each. To create this watch, Vacheron Constantin assembled their finest technicians, who spent 20 months and 6000 hours of work to complete it. “Kallista” literally means “flawless” in Greek, and the watch itself is truly perfection.

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