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!
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!
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