2012 most luxiurious watches

2012: Most Luxury Watches To Be

Unveiled

Nishant chauhan

Greubel Forsey GMT

Greubel Forsey GMTThe 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.

Duometre A Quantieme Lunaire 40.5

Duometre A Quantieme Lunaire 40.5This 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.

Open worked Extra-Thin Royal Oak 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

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.

Tonda Annual Calendar

Tonda Annual CalendarThe 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.

Masse Secrete Panther Décor

Masse Secrete Panther DécorThis 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.

Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon

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

Datograph AUF/AB Flyback Chronograph

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.

Slim Classique (RL 867)

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.

Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Top Gun Miramar

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.

Richard Mille RM037

Richard Mille RM037Considered 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.

Grand Complication Skeleton Pocket Watch

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.

Cadran Lové Tourbillon Watch

Cadran Lové Tourbillon WatchThe 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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