The British royal family is worth somewhere between $500 million and $600 million. They are by no means the richest royal family in the world, but half a billion dollars is nothing to be sniffed at.
Given their worth, one would expect the wrists of Britain's monarchy to be glinting with the finest Swiss timepieces available, common accessories among the rich and famous. However, that's not necessarily the case.
It's surprisingly rare to see a royal sporting a watch at all these days — let alone one with a huge price tag — and it's even less common for those in direct line to the throne.
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This might be because royals don't want to be seen checking the time at an event, because they know the tabloids would have a field day commenting on how bored they looked.
Or, it might be because the royal family is playing down its opulence at a time when many Brits are bemoaning them as an outdated institution and a waste of taxpayers' money.
That being said, when the royals do step out wearing a timepiece, it's usually a very elegant choice.
INSIDER spoke to the experts at Crown & Caliber to determine the make and models of seven timepieces worn by key members of the royal family.
Scroll down to see them ranked in ascending order by the price of a preowned model.
Prince Harry, Breitling Aerospace Avantage — $2,200
Pricing source: Crown & Caliber.
Prince Harry has a number of expensive watches in his collection, including a more valuable Rolex Explorer II, but he hasn't been spotted wearing either of them out and about in a number of years.
Prince William, Omega Seamaster 300M — $3,100
Pricing source: Crown & Caliber.
Prince William's Omega Seamaster holds great sentimental value to the royal — it was reportedly a gift given to him by his late mother, Princess Diana.
Meghan Markle, Cartier Tank Française — $3,300
Pricing source: Crown & Caliber.
Meghan Markle is seldom seen with a watch on since becoming a member of the royal family.
Back when she was just a celebrity, she was often spotted wearing a Cartier Tank Française.
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