The Queen has an array of beautiful jewels, but according to the book The Queen’s Jewels: The Personal Collection of Elizabeth II, Her Majesty has at least 14 watches in her collection. Looking closely at old and new photographs, the monarch is spotted wearing the most elegant and timeless watches as an alternative to her usual elaborate, lavish wristwear. The experts at Watch Repair Piccadilly have analysed some of the Queen’s most classic pieces – including one that’s worth £3million. 

Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101

Her Majesty chose this delicate timepiece to wear at her Coronation in 1953. 

The tiny watch is one of the smallest in the world and fascinates watch experts with its minuscule mechanical capabilities. 

According to royal experts, the Queen wore this “rare Jaeger-LeCoultre so she could discreetly check the time during the ceremony”. 

Thanks to its ethereal quality and graceful aesthetic, it was the perfect choice for her Princess to Queen transition.

For her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, she received a poignant gift; a specially made white-gold replica of her Coronation Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre watch. 

The watch is still being made, but only in limited numbers, and costs £135,000 to purchase. 

The Queen’s watch, however, would be worth around £3million according to H&T pawnbrokers. 

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Patek Philippe ref 4975/1G

The grandest timepiece in The Crown’s collection is the diamond and pearl Patek Philippe watch. 

This watch is so decadent that it was loaned to the Patek Phillippe Watch Art exhibition at Saatchi for the public to ogle. 

“Its striking appearance is due to the baguette-cut diamonds framing the watch face and the pearl lined straps,” the experts said. 

“This unimaginably expensive watch has adorned her wrist only a handful of times.

“It is selected only for special occasions when mixing with other high-profile figures to reiterate her powerful status, the Queen of England.”