Those with great taste know that exquisite watch - a necessary wardrobe item. When we think of fine watches, we usually think of genuine gold, precious stones and Swiss technology. None of this goes out of style.
However, another type of clock appears. It is a breathtaking masterpiece that only the rich can afford. We have all seen a dream watch and it is, as a rule, skeleton watches, the device of which can be seen through a transparent dial. This watch can be seen among the most expensive watches in the world. Perhaps, they are often found in the top 10 wristwatches for wealthy men.
Skeleton watches have been around since the 19th century, but only high-end design houses have the resources to make them truly special.
10. Audemars Piguet Millennium Watch: $ 40,300
This is an automatic watch for both sexes. They can be worn throughout the day. A tan leather strap complements the rose gold and five rubies bezel.
Rose gold Roman numerals and hands indicate the time, and various intersecting circles with 15 bridges give the obverse a depth and three-dimensional look. The largest circle is enlarged under a magnifying glass, and the smallest spheres are small windows inside this modern watch.
9. Watch "Piaget Altiplano": $ 95,000
The fine ladies' watch is a manifestation of the power of structure and design. The frame is made of 18K rose gold and consists of three concentric circles encrusted with 160 diamonds. The moving parts are curved in a floral design and are set with 219 diamonds and 8 rubies.
8. Watch "Bovet Fleurier Amadeo": $ 250,000
The Bovet Fleurier Amadeo 7 watch is based on the original pocket watch of the 19th century company.
«Amadeo 7»Has three glass dials that allow light to pass through the rotating movement. This makes it easier to see complex details from above. By overlapping skeletal areas, the wearer can explore “brain" hours.
«Bovet"Are among the most sculptural clocks. They are especially rich in precious stones in contrasting colors and are made in the Baroque style.
7. Complicated watch "Breguet Classique Grande": $ 329,000
On the black strap of the watch, there is a platinum case set with diamonds and a platinum dial. The center plate rotates, while the two open circles show some of the 588 watch parts. At the same time, 69 gems are moving.
The back of the watch is engraved solar system... Complementing each other, the dial and strap conjure up a mini-cosmos of glittering stars and revolving planets.
6. Piaget's Baguette Diamond Watch: $ 800,000
Luxury Swiss watch company Piaget recently released The world's only diamond baguette skeleton watch... 18k white gold case set with 650 brilliant-cut diamonds (4.4 carats), 92 emerald-cut diamonds (2.9 carats) and 44 baguette-cut diamonds (7.7 carats).
As if that weren't enough, in 18K white gold is the crown set with 8 baguette diamonds, the strap has 561 diamonds (1.8 carats) and 71 baguette-cut diamonds (1.1 carats).
This women's watch is as ultra-thin as many watches. Piaget... They boast a fast rotating mechanism. The skeleton of the watch has the shape of round cutouts and grooves that imitate baguette cut.
5. Royal blue Ulysse Nardin watch: $ 1 million
Firm Ulysse nardin released a limited edition of these watches (only 30 pieces are available), which are supplied in two versions; some with a leather strap, others with a diamond strap. The more expensive option has 567 baguette diamonds of 33.8 carats and 234 blue baguette sapphires.
Both are crafted from water-resistant platinum to complement the brilliance of baguette diamonds. Transparent sapphire bridges and plates are the center of the composition, and the rotation of the hands at the 6 o'clock position is similar to their flight in the air.... This has not been developed by any brand.
4. Watch "Vacheron Constantin Tour de l'Ile": $ 1.5 million
Christian Selmoni, artistic director of the company Vacheron Constantin, admitted that “Tour de l'Ile”, Presented in 2005, is the most complex watch ever created in the series. The watch is made of 834 parts, arranged in original watch configurations. Masterpiece Vacheron shows two time zones: the astronomical indicator of the night sky and sunset. Some of these requirements are on the back: a two-sided watch.
The skeletal features appear as open circles on the front and back. The circle on the top surface represents the deep blue night sky. The watch case is made of solid rose gold.
3. Watch-skeletons "MasterGraff": $ 2 million.
Only 10 pieces of this stunning novelty are available in the collection Graff: 5 in rose gold and 5 in white. 48mm, multi-faceted bezel and case - typical design for Graff... Like diamonds, they are cut and, like diamonds, refract light. To complete the effect, the case and dial are encrusted with 164 diamonds (over 21 carats).
The sapphire crystal is scratch resistant and imparts a suspended vortex effect. The two skeletal discs have faceted diamond spokes.
Clock "MasterGraff"Not only are they extremely durable, they are also manufactured with the latest technology and have a three-day supply.
2. Watch "Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4": $ 2.7 million
Clock "Aeternitas mega 4»Swiss brand Franck muller have the most sophisticated device than any other watch in the world. They consist of:
- 1483 parts,
- 3 time zone indicators,
- 999 year calendar,
- reverse chronograph.
They can run for three days without interruption and have one day for a backup call. Indicators are available for three time zones.
All of these complications are separated in many closed and skeletal dials on the dial and embedded in platinum and crystal. Another feature worth noting is the Westminster Chime, which plays at the start of every hour.
1. Antique pocket watch "Patek Philippe": $ 11 million
In 1932, Henry Graves created the pocket watch in an attempt to surpass his rival for possession of the most sophisticated timepieces. In 1999, vintage beauty made its way from the company Patek to the auction Sotheby's, where it was sold for $ 11 million.
24 carat yellow gold and 36 mm glass form two sides, between which are enclosed 24 intricate details. The watch has an incredibly complex labyrinthine skeleton with precious stones that add value to the beauty of the watch.
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