Summer is in full swing and with it come dream vacations in luxurious hotels or exotic destinations. For wealthy globetrotters, an exceptional travel watch is the essential accessory to cross time zones in style. Discover our selection of the 7 most exclusive and sophisticated timepieces of the moment, designed for discerning travelers for whom money is no object.
The queen of complications: the bovet recital 28 prowess 1
The Bovet Recital 28 Prowess 1 is a true horological feat that pushes the boundaries of the world time function. This revolutionary watch solves a long-standing challenge: managing time changes related to summer and winter time around the world.
With its innovative mechanism, it simultaneously displays the time in all 24 time zones while taking into account Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), American Summer Time (AST), European and American Summer Time (EAS), as well as European Winter Time (EWT).
Its 46 mm white gold case houses a hand-wound mechanical movement of exceptional complexity. The asymmetrical dial presents a futuristic aesthetic with its three-dimensional globe and multiple indicators.
Produced in a limited series, the Recital 28 Prowess 1 is offered at the dizzying price of 672,000 euros. An exclusivity reserved for the wealthiest collectors in search of a unique piece combining fine watchmaking and travel function taken to the extreme.
The ultra-complication par excellence: the Audemars Piguet code 11.59
The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Complication Universelle (RD#4) is a concentration of watchmaking expertise that pushes the boundaries of what is possible. This exceptional watch brings together no fewer than 23 complications in a case measuring just 42 mm.
Its functions include: – A grande and petite sonnerie supersonnerie – A minute repeater – A perpetual calendar – A flyback split-seconds chronograph – A flying tourbillon – A moon phase
This technical masterpiece is the result of several years of research and development at Audemars Piguet. Its ultra-thin self-winding movement is a feat in itself, making it possible to integrate all these complications into a relatively compact format.
Produced in a very limited series, the Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication is offered at the stratospheric price of 1.65 million euros. It represents the pinnacle of contemporary watchmaking and is aimed at the most demanding collectors in search of a unique piece in the world.
The Mistress of Time: The Greubel Forsey QP A Equation
The Greubel Forsey QP a Equation is a marvel of precision and ingenuity. This extraordinary watch brings together 15 complications all driven by a single bidirectional crown with integrated pusher.
Its revolutionary perpetual calendar offers unprecedented ease of use, the result of nearly 10 years of development. The dial displays:– Leap years– A day/night indicator– The day, date and month– Hours, minutes and seconds– The power reserve
On the back, we discover the equation of time with the months, seasons, solstices and equinoxes, as well as the calendar year. All housed in a 43.5 mm diameter gold case.
Available in several aesthetic versions, the QP a Equation is offered at a price of 622,000 euros. An exclusive for lovers of very high-flying watchmaking in search of a unique piece combining complications and ease of use.
Eternal elegance: the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5327
The Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5327 embodies the watchmaking excellence of the Geneva-based company. This watch perpetuates the long tradition of Patek perpetual calendars, while offering a modernized design.
Its 39 mm gold case houses the famous caliber 240 Q, an ultra-thin self-winding movement that has been powering Patek perpetual calendars since 1985. The elegant dial displays:– The date– The day of the week– The month– Leap years– The moon phases
Available in several versions, the reference 5327 is available from 94,500 euros. It represents the perfect embodiment of Patek Philippe know-how and is aimed at purists in search of a classic and refined timepiece.
Absolute precision: the fp journe resonance chronometer
The FP Journe Chronometre a Resonance Caliber 1520 is a true watchmaking revolution. This unique watch exploits the natural phenomenon of chronometric resonance to achieve exceptional precision.
Its hand-wound movement features two independent balance wheels that synchronize by resonance. The symmetrical dial displays:– Two independent time zones– A 24-hour display– A 12-hour display
The 40 or 42 mm platinum or red gold case houses the new 1520 caliber, the result of 20 years of perfecting the original concept.
Produced in a limited series, the Chronometre a Resonance is offered at a price of 128,000 euros. It is aimed at enthusiasts of technical watchmaking looking for an avant-garde piece offering unrivaled precision.
Pure innovation: the de bethune db kind of two jumping gmt
The De Bethune DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT is a concentrate of watchmaking innovation. This reversible watch offers two distinct faces, each with its own complications.
On one side, we find: – A GMT function with jumping hand – A day/night indicator
On the other: – A large jumping second in the center – A power reserve indicator
The 42.8 mm titanium case can be worn on either side. Inside beats the DB2517 caliber, the 30th in-house movement developed by De Bethune.
Produced in a limited series, the DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT is offered at a price of 201,000 euros. It is aimed at lovers of contemporary watchmaking looking for a unique piece combining technical innovation and avant-garde design.
The perfect balance: the a. lange & söhne lange 1 perpetual calendar
The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar is the ultimate expression of German watchmaking elegance. This watch masterfully combines the iconic design of the Lange 1 with the complications of the perpetual calendar.
Its characteristic asymmetrical dial displays:– The Lange large date– The hours and minutes– The leap year counter– The moon phases with day/night indicator– The month and day of the week on the periphery
The 41.9 mm platinum case houses the self-winding L021.3 caliber, a movement with exceptional finishing visible through the sapphire crystal case back.
The Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar is available on request, with an estimated price of around 300,000 euros. It embodies the quintessence of A. Lange & Söhne's know-how and is aimed at connoisseurs looking for a piece that combines tradition and modernity.
These seven exceptional watches represent the pinnacle of contemporary watchmaking. They combine advanced complications, unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative designs. Reserved for a wealthy clientele, they are much more than simple time-measuring instruments: they are true mechanical works of art that will accompany their owners on their most exclusive journeys.
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