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comPLIcATED wATchEs
Performance & Precision
Born of the desire to defy the laws of mechanics by
combining the greatest number of functions in one case,
ultra-complicated watches are the ultimate expression
of the watchmaker’s art. These timepieces are almost
exclusively made as a very limited edition - some will
only ever be made once - for the joy of collectors and
admirers of exploits. Numerous timepieces should
warrant the title of “complicated” and even “very
complicated”. Since these watchmakers have made every
effort to extend the limits of their art - and demonstrate
their own dexterity - by combining the greatest possible
number of functions in the restricted space afforded by a
watch case.
The foremost ‘Manufactures’ continue to vie in their
bid to create the “world’s most complicated watch”.
Among these historical exploits, particular mention must
go to Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger LeCoultre,
Zenith and Audemars Piguet. Alongside such stunning
demonstrations of savoir-faire, watchmakers propose
an impressive number of “grande complication” watches
which, while having fewer functions, are even more
attentive to simplicity of use, functionality and legibility.
brEguET
Breguet’s Classique Hora Mundi was a Baselworld star
this year. In simple terms, it is the first example of a
mechanical timepiece with an instant-jump time zone
display. All of the displays jump between time zones with
the push of a button. Once you see it, the concept is so
intuitive, you wonder why it has not been done before.
uLyssE NArDIN
Ulysse Nardin continues to be in the forefront of
watchmaking technology by pioneering new materials in
manufacturing high precision movement components and
most innovative timepieces. Ulysse Nardin Sonata with an
alarm with cathedral gong, countdown indicator and a dual
time system with instant time zone adjustor.
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Duo Metre - An exceptional timepiece with amazing
focus on each detail beginning with the mechanics and
ending with the spectacular decorated finish of the
movement. The movement nicknamed the “dual Wing:
is powered by 2 separate mechanisms that drive the two
features of the watch (Time & Chronograph), while a
single regulating mechanism ensures equally high accuracy
of all features.