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Patek Phillipe’s Sky Moon Is A Two-Faced Beauty

Saba — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:04:42 +0000

Let’s admit it hat Patek Phillipe watches are not in the affordable range for most of us. But hey, that should not stop us from admiring a luxury that is so spectacular. The Sky Moon Tourbillon watch available at SoKoBe have garnered a lot of attention owing to their inspiration from the sky moon.

The timepiece is a two-faced one, and we intend so in a good way. When one side gives you a glance of the perpetual calendar, the other one displays a celestial view complete with the star movement, moon orbit and moon phases.

The gorgeous sapphire crystals are there representing the moon’s movement as well as its phases. Fully made in hand from some 694 pieces, this one’s polished too by skilled artisans. So far, the brand has decided to manufacture only two each year and that should some what make the price tag justifiable at $1.7 million. Again, we hear that the value of the watch has full chances of increasing over time. Anyone interested in this timely investment?

Via zedomax

The Tourbillon Is an Insanely Prized But Cool Watch

Vlad — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:59:48 +0000

After such a long wait, here comes another luxurious watch that could be called a slap in the face for all those people who have suffered during the recession. The Tourbillon certainly sounds like a medieval French torture device but is an awesome watch which costs 109,000 Euros. The watch comes with titanium and gold and also features modified crown at two.

This is done for extra comfort and the solid buckle is hand made using 12 different pieces. The watch itself is a sturdy piece of precision gadget and can withstand tremendous amounts of shock and strain. This watch is only for the serious watch lovers who love watches more than their lives. I certainly like this watch but I would think twice before spending that kind f money on a watch.

However, it doesn’t matter and if you love watches and have the money to spend, I suggest you go right there and get the Tourbillon for yourself.

Via: Softpedia

Elite Find of the Day: Boucheron Bestiaire Watch

Zolamarquis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:32:56 +0000

Having carved snakes on cell phones, Jeweler Boucheron is now showing an admiration for frogs on watches. The limited edition Boucheron Bestiaire timepieces are produced in counted eight-pieces and come slapped with 18K white gold. Measuring 42mm, the watch is water resistant to 50 meters bearing a white mother-of-pearl dial with the movement of a manual-wind Tourbillon well defined by 17 jewels. Available in two editions, one with 282 rubies, sapphires and multicolored tsavorites (weighing 7.7 carats), and other with 195 rubies, sapphires and multicolored tsavorites (weighing 3.3 carats.), it is a complete form of luxury that you can ever flaunt via a timepiece.
Via Luxist

Chapter One Timepiece from Maîtres du Temps Costs $400k

Zolamarquis — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:42:28 +0000

John Brownlee from BoingBoing Gadgets had digged out ‘The Chapter One watch’ from Maîtres du Temps. Its intricate design and elegant appeal is the result of an association between fashionable watch makers/designers Christophe Claret, Peter Speake-Marin and Roger Dubuis. It sports a Tourbillon, retrospective GMT and date pointer, progressing display that reflect the day and moon time along with a mono-pusher chronograph with a 60-minute rotation. Demanding a whooping $400,000, the cost of the timepiece doesn’t include a layer of Swarovski Crystals (crushed glass). It is an opportunity to categorize yourself amongst elite class.