It’s no secret that luxury watches are expensive. But in some cases, a sought-after timepiece’s resale price can far exceed its initial RRP. From (very) limited editions to grand complications that celebrate quality craftsmanship, the world’s most expensive watches could set you back more than what you’d cough up for a yacht. Or a Chelsea townhouse. The oft rolled out ‘quality means cost’ mantra may seem like standard marketing spiel, but these watches – the most expensive ever sold at auction – are cold hard proof. 10. Piaget Emperador Temple Sold For: $3.3m Fancy making a mugger’s day? Consider the Emperador Temple the perfect watch to do it. With 481 brilliant-cut diamonds (and that’s just the case), it’s fully iced – with a price tag to match. The inner chamber contains an additional tourbillon with a Polynesian mother-of-pearl dial, set with another 162 diamonds. Two for the price of one? Bargain. (Sort of.) 9. 1949 Patek Philippe Steel Perpetual Calendar ...