Extraordinary watches are more than timekeepers – they’re marvels of craftsmanship and innovation. From perpetual calendars to minute repeaters and innovative aesthetics, these intricate designs push the boundaries of horology, blending functionality with artistry. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of complicated timepieces, exploring their unique features, technical brilliance, and the timeless allure they bring to collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Joining Roger Dubuis’ iconic Knights of the Round Table collection is the new Knights of the Round Table, the Omniscient Merlin watch in a new chapter that ventures back to the heart of Merlin’s immortal story, with a surprising dial that depicts visions of a breath-taking landscape, watched over by a circle of chivalrous warriors. To create this timepiece, Roger Dubuis has retraced the wizard’s eminent path, tapping into the tangible magic that can still be felt today in the mystical Giant’s Causeway, using various materials and artistic techniques to amplify the effect – starting with a base plate of 18K Pink Gold, passing by the 56 towering blocks and down to the automatic Monobalancier RD821 calibre, made in-house at the Maison’s integrated manufacture.
Hublot’s Arsham Droplet watch is the result of a visionary partnership that has brought Hublot together with acclaimed contemporary artist Daniel Arsham. A revolutionary timepiece in every sense of the word, this creation reimagines the classic pocket watch by blending antique form with futuristic materials and production methods. Crafted from a harmonious blend of titanium, rubber and sapphire crystal, it is a true piece of art that can be enjoyed in three different ways: a pocket watch, a pendant or an eye-catching table clock.
Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked watch is a special edition that features, for the first time, a case and bracelet entirely crafted in white ceramic. The blue aventurine inner bezel – another novelty for Audemars Piguet – contrasts with the monochromatic look, while elegantly framing the rhodium-toned openworked movement. On the dial, the white gold hour-markers and blackened Royal Oak hands with luminescent material further the contrasted aesthetic while offering optimum visibility in the dark. To make it even more special, this timepiece is powered by the self-winding Calibre 3132 equipped with a double balance wheel mechanism.
Created to transcend the simple act of telling time as described by Parmigiani Fleurier’s CEO Guido Terreni, the Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse watch is a ground-breaking masterpiece that merges artistic beauty with exceptional acoustic engineering, defying conventional norms. Designed in an ultra-limited edition, this masterpiece pays homage to Michel Parmigiani's vision and the Maison's expertise, combining magic and innovation within a white gold and enamel masterpiece. With a new Parmigiani Fleurier case, a secret dial and a manually wound minute repeater, this timepiece is a true objet d’art.
Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers Le Temps Divin watch explores the notion of time in its various cultural and conceptual perceptions: physical and linear like a chronology; astronomical and cyclical like the seasons; metaphysical in the infinite stretching of the present moment. Through it and its peer, Vacheron Constantin offers a journey towards different cultural horizons that takes the form of two editions equipped with Calibre 1990, featuring a biaxial armillary tourbillon regulator system with retrograde hours and minutes indication.
Article Written by Mirella Haddad
