by Cassandra Stevens
Watches are the quintessential piece of jewelry for men. Whether
it’s a $10 Wal-Mart watch or a Rolex, a watch shows that a man values his and
other people’s time. Time rules over all our earthly doings. Our work, play
time, sleep, and so on is all scheduled to be at certain times of the day which
makes us look at the time constantly. Why not give yourself something nice to
look at on a daily basis? Something you would be proud to wear, something
that’s unique. Not all of us can afford to buy an expensive time piece but we
can dream, here are 5 watches to get your thoughts moving. Note:
Many of these watches are extremely valuable and expensive. While not wearing
them, I would recommend protecting them by storage in a luxury jewelry safe,
which you can learn
more about here.
Breitling Cockpit B50
Watch – $6,600+
Being a fighter pilot is already ridiculous enough, which
would mean most pilots would need a ridiculous watch. This watch has both an
analog and digital display. Its inner workings where developed specifically for
the aviator, featuring a tachometer, a bidirectional compass scale bezel, a
rechargeable battery, and a “chrono flight” mode that records flight times and
memorizes the time that you depart and
arrive along with the date when these moments take place.
Rado Hyperchrome
Touch Dual Timer Watch – $3,000+
This watch took something that the “smart watch” movement
did and made it for the businessman. Every function of this watch is
manipulated by touch. You can set the time for two different time zones just by
touching the face and swap in between the two by using multiple fingers at the
same time. Not only that, it’s gorgeous. The watches case is a grey high tech
ceramic that’s tough to reproduce consistently.
MB &F HM6 Space Pirate Watch - $230,000
This time piece makes you wish you were a space pirate. Its
odd design is inspired by Japanese sci-fi cartoons from the 70’s and features a
biomorphic design. Its titanium case houses 475 different components, 68 jewels
and a complex network of gears, turbines, and rotors that keep the Hour and
minute spheres moving underneath four of the watches 10 domes sapphire
crystals. The strap itself seems basic but is actually made of premier
calfskin. Most people will be too pre-occupied to notice it though because they
will be staring at the spherical abomination on top your wrist.
Patek Philippe World Time Moon Watch - $48,000
Have you ever wondered what phase the moon is currently in? This
watch will tell you. It features a moon phase display made of two thin glass
disks, which combine to show a large image of the moon in its current phase. It
also blends old and new by using the company’s world time
mechanism that made its debut in the 1930’s. It also comes with a hand
stitched alligator strap.
Omega Seamaster Aqua
Terra Goldfinger Watch - $115,000
Ever wanted to be more like James
Bond? Then this watch is for you. This luxurious time piece was created to
celebrate the films 50’s anniversary and features a Co-Axial calibre 8501
movement. It’s covered in 18k gold. From the bracelet, to the dial and hands
themselves. There’s also a 007 counter
weight that perfectly honors the iconic film.
Cassandra Stevens writes for Casoro Custom Safes, she enjoys
vintage jewelry and riding horses in her spare time.
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