World’s most expensive watch costs Rs…, features 110 carats rare diamonds, designed by…, not Rolex, Patek Philippe, not owned by Anant Ambani, Mark Zuckerberg
Wristwatches have always been more than just a way to tell time — they’re timeless fashion statements. No matter the decade, their charm remains unmatched. From affordable pieces to ultra-luxury designs worth crores, watches come in all price ranges. For the ultra-wealthy, collecting rare and pricey watches has become a symbol of status and style.
One such passionate collector is Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest businessman, Mukesh Ambani. Anant recently grabbed headlines when he flaunted one of his high-end watches in front of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during his wedding festivities.
Known for his love of luxury watches, Anant was spotted wearing a timepiece reportedly worth Rs. 22 crore. The watch in question? A Richard Mille RM 52-04 Skull Blue Sapphire — an ultra-rare model with only three pieces in the world. Its design is striking, with a shimmering finish that gives it the look of a frozen crystal — almost like an ice cube on the wrist.
But even that jaw-dropping piece doesn’t come close to the most expensive watch in the world.
That title belongs to “The Hallucination” — a watch so rare and precious, it’s priced at a mind-boggling Rs. 478 crore (around USD 55 million).
Created by the iconic British jeweller Graff Diamonds, this masterpiece isn’t just about telling time — it’s a celebration of craftsmanship and luxury. The watch is encrusted with a rainbow of rare, fancy-coloured diamonds, making it as much a piece of jewellery as a watch.
What makes ‘The Hallucination’ so special?
What truly sets The Hallucination apart is the stunning 110 carats of ultra-rare, multi-colored diamonds that cover its bracelet. These diamonds aren’t just beautiful — they’re incredibly valuable and rare. You’ll find a dazzling mix of colors like blue, pink, yellow, orange, and green, with each gem cut into unique shapes like hearts, pears, emeralds, radiants, and classic rounds.
All of these precious stones are carefully set into a platinum bracelet, and every single diamond was hand-picked, shaped, and polished with extreme precision. It wasn’t a quick process either — it took years of work from a team of top designers, expert gemologists, and master craftsmen to bring this masterpiece to life.
This isn’t just a watch — it’s a historic piece of jewellery, where every diamond tells a story of rarity, detail, and perfection.
The watch was designed by Laurence Graff, the chairman of Graff Diamonds.
A rainbow you can wear on your wrist
When you first see The Hallucination, it doesn’t even look like a watch. With its sparkling spread of colored diamonds, it looks more like a rainbow frozen in time. The actual watch face is tiny, nearly hidden among the jewels, making it more of a luxury art piece than a practical time-telling tool.
It made its grand debut at the Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show, where it left collectors and luxury connoisseurs in absolute awe. For the world’s wealthiest and most refined collectors, owning The Hallucination isn’t about checking the time — it’s about owning something one-of-a-kind, something that reflects exclusivity, and timeless beauty.
Vintage watches
Vintage watches aren’t just timekeepers — they’re pieces of history wrapped around the wrist. Take Princess Diana’s Cartier Tank Française, for instance. A timeless classic that once graced her wrist, the watch was later passed down to her son Prince Harry, who then gifted it to Meghan Markle.
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