Steve Jobs once said, "It's really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time." Watches help us in managing this precious resource. They not only show time, but also are great fashion accessories. Some watches are not made for all, they are unique and very expensive.Here is a brief overview of the 15 most unique watches in the world.
DeWitt WX-1 Incognito - $632,941
This amazing watch is the result of a collaboration between DeWitt and French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Priced at $632,941, this monstrous watch is overblown in every way imaginable. It has a steampunk vibe.
Arnaud Tellier 2LMX MP1 Red Gold Watch
French watchmaker Arnaud Tellier offers this unique watch. It has a vertical tourbillon and rollers instead of indicating hands to display time. It has 337 components and 44 jewels. This amazing watch is water resistant to 30m. The case is available in four variants: white gold, pink gold, platinum and titanium.
Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical - $275,000
Priced at $275,000, this beautiful and distinctive watch is an engineering masterpiece by the DMC Group's Jean-Francois Ruchonnet. It is the brainchild of Vianney Halter. Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical is built around the winch-driven chain fusee movement. There are 1,353 separate components in this watch.
Corum Golden Bridge Watch - $24,400
This unique watch was first unveiled by Corum more than 35 years back. Now it has been reimagined with a ceramic case. Priced at $24,400, this amazing watch features a 360-degree view of the signature bridge-shaped baguette movement that the model is named for. This unique watch has been engraved by hand.
De Grisogono Eye Minute Repeater Watch
Offered by De Grisogono, this stylish watch is also known as the Queen of Complications. It features a mechanism inspired by a camera's aperture, formed with twelve movable titanium blades. This dazzling watch has 154 baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel, lugs and case flanks.
MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt Watch - $158,000
This luxurious watch is inspired by Thunderbolt A 10 fighter jet. It has dual dials, one indicates the time and the other works as a power indicator. Priced at $158,000, it has 72 hours of reserve power. Its case is made of titanium, with five sapphire crystals on it. Only 18 pieces of this model were made in 2010.
MB&F MOONMACHINE - $98,000
This unique and exceptional watch is a result of collaboration between MB&F and Stepan Sarpaneva. Stepan has taken a specially configured HM3 Frog and transformed it with his iconic moon-face moon-phase indicator set in a scintillating firmament of northern stars.
Urwerk UR-CC1 - $300,938
Offered by Swiss watch-maker Urwerk, this mind-blowing watch will entrance you with its aggressive style and baffling mechanical complexity. The hours and minutes count down the time by moving linearly.
Romain Jerome SpaceCraft - $23,000
With this watch, Romain Jerome has created something really unique. It is unlike anything else in their collection. It has been developed by Manuel Emch, along with Eric Giroud and Jean-Marc Wiederrecht. Its case is made of black PVDF-coated steel and covered in triangular bead blasted titanium plates. The watch is price at 21,900 Swiss Francs ($23,000).
Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari - $300,000
Priced at $300,000, this watch was created as a tribute to the LaFerrari. The face is made from sapphire crystal. The case and buckle are crafted from black PVD titanium. The movement of this unique watch is powered by 637 components. It features 50-day power reserve, which is a world record for a hand-wound Tourbillon wristwatch.
MB&F HM3 MegaWind - $92,000
The open sapphire window of the watch displays the massive battle-axe-shaped winding rotor and balance wheel. The watch is priced at $92,000.
Devon Tread 1 Exoskeleton
This cutting edge watch features internal 2-micron thin belts that spin within the case to display the time. It is powered by a lithium polymer rechargeable cell that is charged by wireless induction. This watch is one of the most technically advanced timepieces ever made. It was designed by a California aerospace company.
Manufacture Royale Opera Accordion Watch - $1.2 Million
This $1.2 million watch is an engineering marvel. Its minute hand repeater plays C# and hour hand plays in A. It is comprised of 319 springs and other bits of 18,000 rose and gray gold. The band is made of alligator skin.
Rebellion T-1000 Gotham - $165,000
Priced at $165,000, this watch is a blend of futuristic design, incredible features and hi-tech components. It is encased in a titanium tank-inspired case. It is endowed with a world-record 1,000 hour power reserve, which ensures the movement more than 40 days. Only 25 pieces of this model were made.
Parmigiani Bugatti Super Sport Watch - $259,000
This watch is offered by famous Swiss watch maker Parmigiani Fleurier and high performance automobile manufacturer Bugatti. Priced at $259,000, this unique watch has 337 different pieces. Only 200 of these models were made.
The above-mentioned watches are enthralling. They offer an opportunity for the uber-wealthy to flaunt their money.
