The collectible market is booming, with art, cars, and jewelry all breaking records in recent months.
Watches are no different. Google, Apple, and Samsung may all be rushing to make smart watches, but the classic chronograph continues to sell.
Since May 2012, Christie's and Sotheby's — the major players in the watch auction market — have sold six watches for more than $2 million apiece.
These are the most expensive watches ever sold at auction, as of May 2013.
#18 In November 2009, Antiquorum sold a pocket watch that belonged to Gandhi, along with other objects that belonged to him, for $2.096 million.
#17 An 18-karat yellow gold chronograph by George Daniels sold for $2.1 million at a Sotheby's auction in London in November 2012.
#16 A 1944 stainless steel, water-resistant perpetual calendar Patek Philippe wristwatch sold for $2.26 million to a private Swiss museum at Christie's in November 2007.
Source: Bloomberg
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