The 18 Most Elegant, Expensive & Insane Watches Ever

They are hot, they are sultry,
They tempt you with their charm & make you go crazy! 
No, I ain't talking about a blonde here, rather I plan to take you to the world of some of the most outrageous timekeepers ever designed. 
You bet they nothing less than a pacemaker. Alrighty then, brace yourself for an adrenaline kick as the show begins! 

The Breguet Marie Antoinette

Incorporating the finest range of horological expertise ever known, this watch makes for one of its kinds. Accept it, 44-years was the time taken for the original version to be completed! Crafted by Breguet himself.

Bovet 7-Day Tourbillon

Behold the skeleton-on-dial! This chiseled beauty is also known as Bovet Fleurier Amadeo 7-Day Tourbillion. The limited edition hand-wound watch is made up of 18k red/ white gold. 

Christophe Claret Adagio Watch

Equipped with Calibre SLB88, and comprising of 455 miniature parts, this freak in Black & Copper is a unique blend of art, & sophistication. It also has the backing of brute power, horologists call it calibre!

De Bethune DB28

It takes a black-mirror-polished grade 5 titanium, silver-toned minutes ring, silver-toned hours ring and the suave demeanour of an abstract horological showpiece to take the shape of a De Bethune DB28. And it takes the taste of a connoisseur to relish the beauty. Do I need to say more?

The Cabestan Winch Tourbillion Vertical Watch

Available in titanium, yellow gold & rose gold, as well as the all classy black titanium, the timepiece, is encrusted under mechanical prowess. Freak! You will drool over its complicated machinery & fall for its minute intricacies.

Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Tourbillon Haute Joaillerie Watch

With some of the most extravagant stones accounting for its enchanting beauty, this Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Classic is an amalgamation of diamonds. At 6 o’clock, the iconic Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon, an embodiment of the company’s expertise, reigns majestically under a Gold Bridge delicately carved with a floral motif. Beauty, phew!

Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie

Talk of the most extravagant timepieces ever made & Hybris Mechanica Grande Sonnerie should come to your mind instantly. With as many as 26 complications & functionality, this timepiece tests all your horological cognizance! It commands a jaw-dropping amount of 2.5 million dollars, good enough to buy 7-8 Ferraris. 

GRIEB & BENZINGER – The BLUE OCEAN

The horological timepiece from Grieb & Benzinger boasts of 17-jewel movement, which has been based on a historical mono-pusher chronograph movement from about 1926 with manual winding. The screw balance with blued Breguet spring beats at 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour.

HARRY WINSTON OPUS 11

I must emphasise that if you claim to be a savant of modern Haute Horology & by any chance don't know about Harry Winston Opus 11; you should seriously consider revisiting your source of information. This mechanical masterpiece isn't just an epitome of artistry but is also an extremely complicated watch. 566 components (including 155 jewels) say it all!

Christiaan van der Klaauw Real Moon 1980 Watch

As the name suggests, this beauty of a timepiece presents you the moon phase in 3D. Very subtly, the watch tracks sun positions & moon phase revealing the state of celestial bodies with astute accuracy.

MB&F Legacy Machines LM No.1

Adjectives are not sufficient to describe MB&F LM. With its monumental outstanding balance; superlatively finished movement; completely independent dual time zones; unique vertical power reserve indicator and elegant annular case, Legacy Machine N°1 (LM1) is a tribute to the innovators of traditional watchmaking.

ULYSSE NARDIN – Alexander The Great

This horological coup from Ulysse Nardin commemorates the true legacy of Alexander the great. Triumphant as Alexander himself, this watch symbolises true grit & inspires many.

Rebellion Time-Machine

Levers, gears & pulleys can be distinguished from a distance when eyes are laid on this wonder machine. The dial has the same fantastic three-dimensional quality, which perfectly exposes the complicated mechanical movement.

Patek Philippe Mecca World Timer Watch

Presented as a goodwill gift to the prince of Saudi Arabia, this Patek Philippe watch is made up of platinum & emerald green & is fondly called Mecca World Timer Watch. Its prime attraction is emerald green on the dial, which is also special because green is considered as the holy colour in Islam (green was used by Muhammad’s tribe as the colour of their flag)

Urwerk UR-103

Forged out of 18k white gold, this mechanical masterpiece needs no elaboration. Dedicated satellite shaped rotating dishes are its hour markers. It's complicated but unparalleled!

Vulcain Anniversary Heart Watch

Encrusted in steel that stretches 42 mm in diameter, the Vulcain boasts of fluted motif along the middle. The sapphire case-back reveals a stylised “V” for Vulcain in steel and the watch symbolises opulence!

Royale Opera accordion Watch

Ever seen a timepiece open up like the bellows of an accordion? Here it is! The million dollar baby($1.2 million precisely) is an artist's imagination & the perfect food for the horological bug in you.

Breguet Marine Tourbillon  High Jewellery Chronograph Watch

This refined timepiece from Breguet alias Marine Tourbillon High Jewellery Chronograph is an 18K white gold masterpiece with round baguette-diamond-paved bezel. The timekeeper boasts of hand-wound mechanical movement, balance-spring, lever & escape wheel in silicon.

In case I forgot to mention, having a fat bank balance won't suffice if you aspire to have one, you must bring your fortune along!

Omega Seamaster 300 & Aqua Terra 150 Bond edition watches!

The much-awaited Bond movie, Spectre is all set to hit the big screen on 26 October & with the movie comes the captivating range of hot machines that add up to create the suave demeanor of James Bond that we see onscreen. Ian Fleming’s iconic character has been known for his fondness for women & gadgets. Of them all, the iconic Omega Seamaster has stayed firmly on Bond’s wrist since 1995’s Golden eye. It's the first time that a limited edition Bond series watch is already up for grabs. The two Omega special ‘Spectre’ edition watches, Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m & Seamaster 300 limited edition carries the legacy of Omega & have done every bit of justice to it. Here’s how!

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The Seamaster 300 throws a packed punch with its robust casing & striking dial bearing the insignia of Bond, 007, on the keeper of the strap. The timepiece comes housed in a robust stainless steel case with a sleek, black & grey NATO strap- a strap that is made up of Ballistic Nylon, and is also a significance of the original NATO strap worn in Goldfinger & Thunderball. Talking of the machinery prowess, the bond’s accomplice is powered by OMEGA Master Co-Axial calibre 8400, a revolutionary movement that is resistant to magnetic fields up to 15,000 gauss. A closer look of the machinery sensation reveals a striking black dial adorned with the rhodium-plated hands with a coating of Super-Luminova – a material that lights up the dial even in sheer darkness and a second’s hand that resembles a ‘lollipop’. Quite similar to its predecessors, the watch, includes a main hour hand & triangular hour markers. Each timepiece has a unique serial number and a ‘SPECTRE’ logo on the case back. A bi-directional rotating bezel, made up of polished Black ceramic adorns its sleek frame. LiquidMetal 12-hour scale ushers the limited edition watch with its alloy technology, which enables people to stay abreast with the timings across the globe.

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OMEGA Seamaster has represented James Bond for the past 20 years. The stories have evolved, and so have the affluent watches. Spectre brings us the unique blend of character and watchmaking prodigy, together in the Seamaster 300 "SPECTRE" Limited Edition. As the watch is limited to 7,007 models, it is highly recommended to book one timepiece for yourself, lest you become the 7,008^th person to enroll for the watch.

TECHNICAL DATA

Crystal: Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment inside
Case - Steel
Dial - Black
Water resistance- 30 bar (300 metres / 1000 feet)
Size - Case Diameter: 41 mm

Another watch donned by Bond in the movie is Seamaster Aqua Terra 150, which is also a limited edition timepiece. The anticipation of the upcoming Bond movie is at its peak so is the hype around the iconic Seamaster Aqua Terra 150. Talking about the patterns, the watch bears an enticing pattern of the Bond family coat of arms, which is visibly evident on the Blue PVD dial & presents for a beautiful spectacle made by the entwined patterns. Indeed, it speaks high of the traditional insignia of the iconic Bond family that lived in the 10th century. The same logo is also affixed at the tip of the yellow central second’s hand. Another remarkable feature of this Seamaster chef-d'oeuvre is its oscillating weight. This component has been smartly cut & shaped to resemble a gun’s barrel. 

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The design marks the entry of Bond in the film. This Omega masterpiece is immune to the magnetic field greater than 15,007 gauss, which implies that the watch’s functionality won't be affected even if it is exposed to the intense magnetic field. The limited edition serial number is engraved at the case back. Powered by Omega master Co-Axial caliber 8507, this gorgeous beauty is better than many. The case finished in sapphire crystal over the front & the rear, and the transparent case back makes it truly a looked-for masterpiece. The watch is available only at leading Omega boutiques. 

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Two power-packed watches await you. Don one of these classical pieces and take pride in calling yourself a real life 007.

TECHNICAL DATA

Crystal: Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment inside
Case - Steel
Dial - Blue
Water resistance- 15 bar (150 metres / 500 feet)
Size - Case Diameter: 41.5 mm

Source: Omega Watches- Seamaster 300, Aqua Terra.