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7 Revolutionary Watches That Will Make You Forget the Time

The watch industry continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Discover 7 exceptional models that redefine our conception of the luxury watch, with bold designs and unprecedented watch complications.

The watch that transforms music into jewelry

The Royal Oak Offshore Self-Winding Music Edition by Audemars Piguet is a true horological firework. Its aventurine dial reproduces the motif of an audio equalizer with 10 rainbow columns composed of precious stones:

  • Ruby
  • Peridots
  • Tsavorites
  • Green, blue and orange sapphires
  • These gems also adorn the bezel, for a total of 230 stones weighing 6.15 carats. The 43 mm white gold case houses the manufacture caliber 4309, visible through a sapphire crystal caseback.

    The dark blue rubber strap is interchangeable with three other bright colors. A festive watch at a confidential price.

    Transparency taken to the extreme

    Cyrus Genรจve's Klepcy's Vertical Skeleton Tourbillon Sapphire takes the concept of transparency to its extreme with a case made entirely of sapphire.

    Its major asset? A vertical escapement in the center, transmitting its force to the gear train at 90ยฐ. The retrograde hour and minute hands offer a fascinating spectacle.

    The hand-wound CYR625 caliber, designed by Jean-Franรงois Mojon, offers 100 hours of power reserve. A gold bridge is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's self-supporting bridge.

    Limited to 10 copies, this technical marvel is offered at 231,000 euros.

    The moon as you've never seen it before

    HYT's Moon Runner Supernova Blue revisits the concept of fluidic display. A dark liquid gradually chases a clear liquid in a capillary tube to indicate the time.

    This innovation is now accompanied by a calendar and a rotating moon phase in the center of the dial. A fixed hand indicates the date and month, while a partially blue hemisphere shows the lunar phases.

    The hand-wound 601-MO caliber, developed by Eric Coudray, offers a 3-day power reserve. This unique piece is offered at 118,800 euros.

    The Knights of the Round Table, watch version

    The Knights of the Round Table Monotourbillon by Roger Dubuis features the 12 knights of King Arthur's Round Table.

    Twelve miniature rose gold figurines, crafted in 3D and then refined by hand, surround a central swirl and a round table in multi-colored Murano glass.

    The 45 mm rose gold case houses the automatic RD115 caliber, certified by the Geneva Seal. Limited to 8 pieces, this work of horological art is offered at approximately 590,000 euros.

    When watchmaking meets solidarity

    The UR-110 Bakelite from Urwerk is a unique piece sold at auction for the benefit of the Swiss Red Cross for 120,000 Swiss francs.

    Its titanium case is decorated with a bakelite inlay, an emblematic plastic of the early 20th century. The movement powers an impressive satellite hour display.

    The automatic UR 9.01 caliber also incorporates a seconds, day/night indicator and an โ€œoil changeโ€ alarm to remind you of maintenance.

    The world's thinnest watch

    Richard Mille's RM UP-01 Ferrari shatters the record for thinness with a case measuring just 1.75 mm thick.

    Its manually wound RMUP-01 caliber measures just 1.18 mm in height. Two โ€œcrownsโ€ integrated into the movement are used to select and perform the winding and time-setting functions.

    The sapphire crystals protecting the display and balance wheel are only 0.2 mm thick. Limited to 150 pieces, this technical feat is offered at 1,780,000 euros.

    Batman invites himself to the wrists of superheroes

    Kross Studio's “The Batman Tourbillon” is inspired by the famous Bat-Signal. A central tourbillon rotates behind 9 protective bars, while the “ears” of Batman's mask serve as the hour hand.

    The 45 mm case in black DLC-treated titanium houses the in-house KS 7'001 hand-wound caliber, offering 5 days of power reserve.

    Limited to 10 pieces, this superhero watch is sold for 94,200 euros, accompanied by a Batman signal lamp.

    These seven extraordinary watch creations prove that the industry is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Between technical prowess, bold designs and unprecedented complications, these watches are aimed at collectors in search of exclusivity and originality. Which one makes you dream the most?

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