Coronavirus lockdown? The most expensive watches you can buy online – from classic Cartier to a US$130,000 Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece
A visit to the mall might be out, but you can still order a US$130,000 rose gold Jaeger-LeCoultre ladies Calibre 101 on Net-a-Porter, while men can buy the US$370,000 million Roger Dubuis Excalibur Pirelli Ice Zero 2 with a few clicks on Mr Porter
Being stuck at home because of the coronavirus should not limit our imagination – or our spending. With collections from luxury watchmakers easily available through online retail platforms, indulging in something sparkly and new can be just a few clicks away.
Here are some of the most expensive watches you can access online.
As part of the Richemont group – home of subsidiary brands Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC and Piaget – Net-a-Porter is the go-to place if you want to drop money on the latest designs from luxury watchmakers.
The most expensive piece we can find on Net-a-Porter is a Jaeger-LeCoultre ladies timepiece. The 101 model is a brand icon; at the time of its launch in 1929, Calibre 101 was the thinnest mechanical movement in the world.
The movement made small ladies’ wristwatches possible. This rose gold version sparkles with 11-carat diamonds and costs HK$1.01 million (US$130,000).
Another icon from Jaeger-LeCoultre, this Reverso in rose gold with a gold bracelet gives us intense art deco vibes. The Reverso One Duetto can display one time zone each on its front and back dial.
The watch is set with 460 diamonds and will set you back HK$495,000.
