The first thing that comes to mind when mentioning the “replica” watch is the affordable price compared to the genuine models. These timepieces have taken over the world and are the most frequently used accessories in the entire replica industry. In recent years, we have assisted the gradual blossoming of the replica watch industry. If the replica watches were just visually similar to their original counterparts at the beginning, nowadays these are almost identical in their functional aspects as well.
Therefore, the standards of the replica watch industry increase exponentially. As a result, we don’t see just the cheap prices anymore. We also come across expensive models, sometimes way too expensive. However, there is a justification for such high prices: it all refers to the astonishing quality that the replica industry is already able to provide. And when it comes to expenses, how expensive can a replica watch be? Here are the most exorbitant models from the replica industry, whose prices are more than surprising.
Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication Replica
It is pretty expectable to find the Patek Philippe brand on the list of the most expensive watches. And I refer to both the luxury watch industry and replica industry. It is impossible to measure the craftsmanship and the level of artistry present in the Patek Philippe timepieces. The main value consists in the tremendously spectacular design and accuracy with which each model is manufactured. Patek Philippe is the choice of the most exquisite tastes and the perfect option for the most eccentric personalities. Hence, the high price value totally justifies the high status of every single timepiece. In terms of prices, Henry Graves Supercomplication is the most precious timepiece from the entire brand portfolio. Moreover, it also refers to the most expensive replica watch in the replica industry.
Where does the high price derive from?
As a matter of fact, the original item is a pocket watch. It was created in honor of Henry Graves Jr. who was a prominent American banker and an ardent watch collector. Their close relationship with Patek Philippe propelled the latter to create the concept of the most complicated timepiece ever made. As a result, Patek Philippe released the Henry Graves Supercomplication that features no more and no less than 24 functions. Just imagine 24 functions in a pocket watch.
Sunrise and sunset indicators, a celestial chart indicating the stars, a perpetual calendar with moon phases, and a minute repeater are only a few of the complete array of Supercomplication functions. If you imagine this watch as a complex and labyrinthine one because of the multiple functions, you are wrong. Despite the ultra-functionality, the timepiece remained always elegant, easy to read, and extremely graceful. The incorporation of the 24 functions in such an accurate design could have been done only by Patek Philippe. Hence, there is no wonder why the timepiece is at the top of the price rank.
Which is the estimative price? The curiosity is absolutely logical. The industry estimates the original timepiece at US $24,000,000. At least, this is the price required and offered at the last auction. As for the replica version, the price rises to $11,000. If someone told me about such a price for a replica watch before knowing the value of this timepiece, I would call him “absolutely insane”. But, given the history behind the scenes, the value and brand prestige, as well as the grandeur of the Patek Philippe Supercomplication, I see this price as totally acceptable.
Breguet Marie Antoniette grande Compilation replica
Here we go with the second most expensive unit in the replica watch world. As far as we can observe, it seems that the luxury watch industry just adores timepieces with history. This time, the history is about the queen, as the name of the watch suggests. According to the social rumors, the French King decided to surprise the Queen by ordering an exclusive timepiece that could fit the high standards and fine taste of the latter. The requests were so specific that the manufacturing process took about 12 years. Watch manufacturers proposed different concepts to the King, but none of them were able to meet the King’s demands. As a result, there were several iterations created until the final masterpiece was brought to life.
The sad part of the story is that the Queen had passed away shortly before the final version was ready. Unfortunately, she didn’t manage to enjoy the complexity, yet the beauty of those 823 components of the masterpiece. In addition, she couldn’t savor the piece of art that included a perpetual calendar, a thermometer, and a celestial time indicator among other multiple functions. In a single expression, watch experts and enthusiasts call this artwork metaphorically “a poem of clockwork”.
The price for the original item is about $30,000,000. And it’s evident why. As for the replica version, the price is close to the Patek Philippe Supercomplication and is $12,000. By the way, the manufacturing process of the first replica version took about 3 years. Would you pay such money for a replica?! If I had them, I wouldn’t think twice. It is a true miracle to enjoy such an architectural composition through such a fascinating story.
Graff Diamonds Hallucination replica
I bet you thought that the prize for the most expensive replica timepiece would go to Rolex or Constantin Vacheron. Well, not this time. This time, it is about the Graff brand. This one might not be the most famous brand in the luxury watch industry, but it definitely left an astonishing footprint in the watch world. The Diamonds Hallucination watch is indeed…hallucinating. It showcases a myriad of breathtaking colors playing flirtatiously through diamond edges. The intensity of fancy colors has no rivals in the watch industry and the whole piece is a tribute to the grandeur of colored diamonds.
The original price rises to $5,000,000. Such a price was expected, taking into account that the original model features a remarkable rate of 110 karats. Its replica version comes with 9 karats and diamond enthusiasts would have to pay about $35,000 for such a passionate and alluring guilty pleasure.
