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A Patek Philippe pocket watch. This list of most expensive watches sold at auction documents the watches sold at auction worldwide for at least 1.5 million US dollars.The final price listed is the total price paid by the buyer converted to US dollars, according to the currency exchange rate at the time of auction.
This category is intended to list articles on companies (but not individuals) that once made watches (pocketwatches or wristwatches), but which are no longer operating. Dead individual watchmakers should be categorized at Category:Watchmakers (people)
The watch was an 18-size, full plate design. In 1869, the National Watch Company won "Best Watches, Illinois Manufacture" at the 17th Annual Illinois State Fair, for which it won a silver medal. [3] The company officially changed its name to the Elgin National Watch Company in 1874, as the Elgin name had come into common usage for their watches.
This chronological list of famous watchmakers is a list of those who influenced the development of horology or gained status by their creations. The list is sorted by the lifetimes of the watchmakers .
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Mathey-Tissot no longer produces its own watch movements in house. Instead, the company customizes mechanical and quartz watches with movements sourced from others. [4] Its logo is similar to the "peace symbol" of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, but turned upside-down, with the words Mathey-Tissot in manuscript, above the printed words "since 1886".
This list is a duplicate of Category:Watch brands, which will likely be more up-to-date and complete. Manufacturers that are named after the founder are sorted by surname. Names in this list require an article about the watch brand or watchmaker
The Voigtländer Bessa R is more of a newbie compared to others on our list. It launched in 2000 and boasts a bright viewfinder and vintage profile, and can be found listed for over $1,000 . 13.