Inside Princess Diana's 'priceless' watch collection - from Cartier to Tiffany


King Charles' ex-wife had a plethora of old money, designer watches in her collection. Let's take a closer look at her most memorable pieces…


Diana, Princess of Wales, smiling and clapping with hands raised, wearing a light coat.© PA Images via Getty Images
Laura Sutcliffe
Laura SutcliffeFashion and Beauty News Editor
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There is no doubt about it: the late Princess Diana had impeccable taste when it came to her clothes, handbags and jewellery.

Amongst her iconic engagement ring, which is one of the most recognisable in the world, was a vast collection of the most exclusive designer watches, some of which are heirloom pieces and deemed priceless.

Princess Diana, holding a young Prince Harry in her arms as she watches Trooping the Colour with Princess Margaret from the balcony of Buckingham Palace  in 1988© Tim Graham Photo Library via Get
Princess Diana had an incredible watch collection
Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing a red dress designed by Catherine Walker, attends a dinner in her honour on November 24, 1995 in Argentina. © Getty Images

Diana's Vacheron Constantin watchw as gifted to her by the late Queen Elizabeth II

Vacheron Constantin

Some watches in Diana's collection were very exclusive. One such piece is her diamond-bedecked 'Lady Kalla' cocktail watch by Vacheron Constantin. British Vogue reported that it was given to her by Queen Elizabeth II, who initially received it as a 1947 wedding gift. The beautiful piece was feminine in design and appeared more like a bracelet than a timepiece.

Princess Diana wore a butter yellow outfit at Wimbledon in 1995© Getty Images

Diana often wore her Tiffany & Co. 'Tesoro' watch

Tiffany & Co.

The mother of Prince William and Prince Harry wore a glamorous, tailored blazer and pencil skirt in butter yellow in 1995, as she attended the Men's Final between Boris Becker and Pete Sampras at Wimbledon. The royal donned a myriad of gold jewellery, including her Tiffany & Co. 'Tesoro' watch. The bold piece had a distinctive, sculptural finish and is now a highly sought-after collector's piece.

Diana, Princess of Wales  during a visit to RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire, 25th October 1989. She is wearing a red suit by Catherine Walker. Diana is the Honorary Air Commodore of the station.© Getty Images

The royal's Cartier's 'Tank Louis' watch featured a black leather strap

Cartier

During the 1980s, Diana wore Cartier's 'Tank Louis' watch. The striking style, which featured a black leather strap, was thought to have been gifted to her by her father. Elegant and timeless, it's still a huge hit on the reloved market today.

Princess Diana wearing her 18-karat gold Cartier Tank Francaise© Getty

Diana's 'Tank Française' watch by Cartier became her trademark

Years later, Diana memorably donned her gold Cartier 'Tank Française' in a vintage 18k yellow gold. She began wearing it in 1996, the year the watch was introduced, and the same year her divorce from then-Prince Charles was finalised.ars later, Diana memorably donned her gold Cartier 'Tank Française' in a vintage 18k yellow gold. She began wearing it in 1996, the year the watch was introduced, and the same year her divorce from then-Prince Charles was finalised.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer pose for photographers at Buckingham Palace after the announcement of their engagement. © Corbis via Getty Images

Diana is thought to have Cartier's Santos watch in 1981

In her engagement photograph, which was released in 1981, Diana donned a resplendent blue suit, with a high-necked blouse alongside her show-stopping engagement ring. On her wrist sat a large watch, and many experts have remarked that it was the Cartier Santos timepiece, due to its octagonal face, although this has been the subject of speculation. 

Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince William stand and applaud in the Royal Box on Centre Court at Wimbledon, as Steffi Graf wins the Women's Singles Championship.  © PA Images via Getty Images

Diana also had a gold 'Calatrava' by Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe

Diana's gold Patek Philippe Calatrava was said to be a gift from Prince Charles for her 20th birthday. She wore it consistently, but one of the most memorable times it was visible was in 1991 when she wore it to her eldest son, Prince William's, Wimbledon debut.

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