The most complex watches in the world Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Franck Muller Aernitas mega 4
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Vacheron Constantin – Reference 57260
The watch with the most complications ever built:
57 complications, 2826 components, 242 jewels
Key data:
| feature | Details |
|---|---|
| brand | Vacheron Constantin |
| Model | Ref. 57260 |
| Complications | 57 (world record) |
| Components | 2826 individual parts |
| Jewels | 242 rubies |
| production | Handmade by 3 watchmakers over 8 years |
| Weight | over 1 kg (not wearable on the wrist, but “portable” in pocket format) |
| Watch type | Pocket watch (portable grande complication) |
| Price (estimated) | over 10 million USD (never officially confirmed) |
Selection of complications:
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Double retrograde rattrapante chronographs
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Hebrew calendar
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Moon phases and sidereal time
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Tourbillon with spherical escapement
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Leap year display (Greg./Jew.)
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Alarm with sound
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Perpetual calendar with multiple calendar systems
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Several minute repeaters including Westminster chimes
Is it wearable?
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The Ref. 57260 is not a wristwatch, but a portable pocket watch in a white gold case.
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It is classified as a “ portable timepiece ” – not a stationary or table clock.
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There is no wristwatch that even comes close to this level of complexity.
Most complex wristwatch in the world (alternative):
Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4
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36 complications, 1483 components
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Wristwatch with perpetual calendar up to the year 9999
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Minute repeater, tourbillon, moon phase, chronograph, etc.
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Price: approx. 2.5–3 million USD
Conclusion
| category | Model | Complications | type |
|---|---|---|---|
| pocket watch | Vacheron Constantin Ref. 57260 | 57 | Portable |
| wristwatch | Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 | 36 | wristwatch |
| Modular | Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300 |
