3. Greubel Forsey GMT
The GMT sports a unique feature, wherein this timepiece
has been given a globe at the eight o’clock positions. This
ingenious design aspect shows precisely which part of the
world is in the daytime and which part is in the night time
zone, as the globe comes with a small clearing through
which sunlight hits the daytime region of the continents
precisely. The globe mimics the natural counter-clockwise
rotation of Earth and is crafted entirely from titanium. The
Greubel Forsey GMT is a fascinating tourbillon that comes
with the name of all 24 countries representing the various
global time zones, engraved at the back of the watch on a
‘world time disc’. The GMT features a gorgeous 18k gold a
dial and the watch’s movement, which consists of some 436
components encased in a white gold casing.
5. Duometre A Quantieme Lunaire 40.5
This is a new variant sports a 40.5 mm dial & another significant
change incorporated in this watch is the use of a closed dial that
hides the watch’s movement. At the six o’clock position, the
Duometre A Quantieme Lunaire 40.5 features a foudroyante
seconds hand that displays the time in pattern that follows in a
1/6th of a second increment. The left side of the dial represents
the lunar phases for both the hemispheres of the Earth in sub-
dial, while also depicting the date and the right side of the dial
shows time in hours & minutes format. This most expensive
timepiece is powered by a Jaeger-Le Coultre Calibre 381 hand
winding movement and the watch boasts of a 500 hours’ worth
of power reserve. The case of this astonishing watch is crafted in
18 carat pink gold and features a polished, as well as satin-
brushed finish.
7. Open worked Extra-Thin Royal Oak 40th
Anniversary Limited Edition
The all new Royal Oak 40th Anniversary Limited Edition will
be about 3.05 mm in diameter as opposed to the 40 year old
model that was measured at 4.26 mm in thickness.
Furthermore, Audemars Piguet has also designed an entirely
new movement for the limited edition masterpiece. The self-
winding Calibre 5122 mechanism is composed of an astounding
247 parts, 36 jewels and the watch itself comes with a power
reserve of an estimated 40 hours. The Royal Oak 40th
Anniversary Limited Edition carries a case that has been
treated with glare-proof sapphire crystal and the timepiece is
claimed to be water resistant up to a depth of 50 meters. This
magnificent watch features an openworked grey dial, along
with the hour markers that have been coated with white gold.
9. Tonda Annual Calendar
The Tonda Annual Calendar is being considered as one of the
most expensive watches and is the first offering from the luxury
brand, featuring an indigenously designed 17th
movement, along with an annual calendar that is complemented
by a retrograde display. The 17th movement in technical terms is
referred to as PF 339 self-winding movement, which itself is a
significant upgrade from the previous PF 331 movement
developed by the company. One of the most remarkable features
of the Tonda Annual Calendar is the ‘moon phase’, which
enables the watch to automatically ascertain whether a
particular month carries 30 days or 31 days and thus provides
accurate date, day and month figures.
11. Masse Secrete Panther Décor
This elegant timepiece features a crystal white gold panther
that walks around the dial, as the time progresses. This
ingenious mechanical technique has been based on the
inverted oscillating weight, to which the panther is linked.
The Masse Secrete Panther Décor is incorporated with a state
of the art self-winding Calibre 9603 MC movement, which in
turn facilitates the smooth movement of this fascinating
panther that has been adorned in diamonds. The highly
sophisticated mechanism of the Panther Décor is composed
of some 204 components and the watch is said to provide a
power reserve of 48 hours.
13. Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon
One of the most astonishing attributes of the Patrimony
Traditionnelle is its 14-day tourbillion system that has been
made possible with the creation of the cutting edge Calibre
2260 hand-wounding tourbillon movement that provides the
watch with exceptional accuracy. This gorgeous timepiece
carries the brand’s signatures Maltese Cross, which has been
crafted in at the six o’clock position and showcases the
watch’s inner components. The hour markers are fabricated
from pink gold and exuberate refined elegance on a silver
toned dial. The case of this fabulous timepiece is made from
pink gold and measures a significant 42 mm.in
diameter, while bring 12.20 mm thick
15. Datograph AUF/AB Flyback Chronograph
German luxury brand is all set to showcase the evolution of
the original Datograph, in the form of the all new Datograph
AUF/AB Fly back Chronograph. company has even adopted
an indigenously developed balance spring to provide
enhanced performance. Now to aesthetics of the Datograph
AUF/AB Flyback Chronograph. A. Lange & Söhne has slightly
enlarged the case of the watch from 39 mm to 41 mm and the
height has been stretched to 13.1 mm. the Flyback
Chronograph features a manual winding mechanism and
comes with a power reserve indicator that is conveniently
positioned at the six o’clock on the watch’s dial.
17. Slim Classique (RL 867)
Widely regarded as one of the most expensive watches,
the RL 867 has been designed primarily for men and has
been named after the company’s flagship store at 867
Madison Avenue, in New York. With its marvellous
design and stunning looks, the RL 867 is event deemed
suitable for ladies and the watch has been incorporated
with a Caliber RL430 hand-winding movement that was
developed by Piguet. On the aesthetics side of the
equation, the Slim Classique (RL 867) sports a 5.75 mm
thick case that has been crafted from 18 carat white gold.
19. Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun
Miramar
Top Gun Miramar is being introduced as part of the
company’s pilot watch collection and the name of the
watch is inspired from the US Navy Fighter Weapons
School. This most expensive watch features an IWC
developed Caliber 89365 movement that is equally
complemented with a fly back function, as well as an
astounding 168 hours of power reserve. The dial of the
Top Gun Miramar is styled on military patterns and
features a combination of camouflage colors. The front
case of the watch is crafted from ceramic (zirconium
oxide), while the back case is made from titanium.
21. Richard Mille RM037
Considered to be a highly complicated and most
expensive timepiece, the RM037 is an exceptional
masterpiece in terms of the watch’s movement. The
most striking element of the new watch is its
mechanism, which is skeletonized automatic
movement that has been made entirely from 5 grade
titanium. The crown component of the RM037 is also
made from titanium, while offering the customers
with an option of white or red gold for the crown. The
RM037 boasts of a stunning transparent dial that
provides an obstructed view of the watch’s
mechanism, while sporting Roman numerals as hour
markers.
23. Grand Complication Skeleton Pocket
Watch
Skeleton Pocket Watch will be launched in a limited edition
format, with only ten pieces marked for production. The
pocket watch is powered by a Calibre 9436 MC Renaud et
Papi hand-winding movement and the design of the watch
has been keep completely transparent. This gorgeous watch
displays its internal mechanism from both sides and comes
with a signature ‘C’ shaped bridge. One of the biggest
technological upgrade to the watch is the use of perpetual
calendar with jumping hands, carrying out user commands
in real time. The Complication Skeleton Pocket Watch is
crafted entirely from polished white gold and measures 59
mm in diameter.
25. Cadran Lové Tourbillon Watch
The all new Cadran Lové Tourbillon Watch carries a phenomenal
Tourbillon movement that even carries with it the prestigious
Geneva Seal. Considered to be one of the most expensive
watch, the Tourbillion Watch is powered by a state of the art
Caliber 9458MC hand-winding mechanism that itself is made up
of 167 components and 19 jewels and sports a 50 hour power
reserve. What makes this wonderful timepiece all the more
exciting is the use of a flying tourbillon complication, wherein
the tourbillon casing is installed in a manner that it gives a
floating effect above the dial. The Tourbillon Watch carries a case
that measures 46.2 mm in diameter and is crafted from grey
gold, while featuring a beaded crown. Customers will be
provided with a black semi-matt alligator skin strap that is
accompanied by 18 carat grey gold buckle and the production of
this fabulous watch has been limited to just 100 pieces.
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