Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ Cartier Tank

This clock was significant for belonging to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, former First Lady of the United States and wife of John F. Kennedy, and was created in 1962. The Cartier Tank, an 18k yellow gold watch with an 18-jewel manual winding movement, was given to Jackie by her brother-in-law, Prince Stanislaw Radziwill, in 1963. Jackie was well-known for wearing the watch, which can be seen in many of her photographs.

The Cartier Tank is without a doubt one of the most elegant watch designs of all time, as well as one of the most well-known timepieces, making it one of the most iconic timepieces ever created. The case is small, measuring 20mm in width and 28mm in length. The corners have been rounded off, and the cabochon sapphire crown has been shaped in the more classic Tank design, which was rare at the time because Cartier was experimenting with more geometric crown shapes.

All of the prior Cartiers have one thing in common: they're all complicated. This one stands out for another reason: it was once owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Christie's sold this Cartier Tank for $379,500 in 2017, together with an artwork by Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Kim Kardashian acquired it, according to later reports, for more than three times the high estimate. To be honest, with Cartier Pebbles currently selling for the same price, it may not have been such an outrageous purchase after all.

Price: $379,500