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Everyone knows that high quality watches are expensive, but among expensive watches there are ones that astonish by their price. They are not just expensive, they cost a real treasure. It is so amazing that a small thing like a watch can cost much more than a prestigious car. Here is the top 10 of the world’s most expensive watches.

Breguet 1907BA/12

The list is opened by Breguet 1907BA/12 pocket watch whose price is $ 734 000. This manual wound tourbillon that is made out of 18K gold is produced by the best brand’s craftsmen.

The mechanism of the watch and the case are decorated with beautiful hand made engraving, the crown rotates in two directions. Breguet is a legendary brand whose watches amaze by their perfection. Breguet produces great Grand Complication watches that feature the most useful and interesting functions. One of the most famous Breguet Grand Complication watches is the Marie –Antoinette watch that is considered one of the world’s most complicated watches.

Blancpain 1735 Grande Complication

This watch took 10 months to be assembled. The watch consists of 740 parts. The Blancpain 1907BA/12 is an automatic watch with platinum case that measures 31.5 mm. The watch features perpetual calendar, split-chronograph with two seconds hands and minute repeater. The watch costs $800 000.

Louis Moinet Magistralis

This watch costs $860 000. The greatest feature of this watch is that the there is a fragment of a real moon meteorite whose age is about 2000 years. The watch features minute repeater, perpetual calendar and chronograph. Of course, the meteorite is the main reason why the watch is so fantastically expensive.

Hublot Black Caviar Bang

Hublot Black Caviar Bang – this is one of those few watches whose price reaches 1 million dollars. The watch features very rare black diamonds – 322 diamonds decorating the case that is made out of white gold.

Chopard Super Ice Cube

Chopard Super Ice Cube – this watch, like the previous one is decorated with diamonds whose full weight is 66K. The watch has nothing in common with modesty and elegance. It is very bright and eye catching. The watch reminds of an ice cube that sparkles in the sun, however ice is much cheaper – the watch costs $1,1 million.

Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon

Watches from Patek Philippe often get in lists of the world’s most expensive watches. Sky Moon Tourbillon is not the most expensive watch by Patek Philippe, but it is one of the most expensive watches from this brand. The watch, that costs $1.3 million has two dials, perpetual calendar, retrograde date indicator, time zones and moon phase indicator.

Porsche Design Group opened its 100th store and global sales area hit approximately 5,000sq m.

In August 2009 there were 81 Porshe Design stores trading across the world.

In September the Porshe Design opened a new store in Singapore. This became the first store in a long line of new outlets. Then the company opened its stores in Dusseldorf, Las Vegas, San Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, London, Sydney, Athens and many other cities.

IN the end of 2009th the company opened 15 new stores around the world.

Dr Juergen Gessler, Porsche Design Group CEO promises that customers can first and foremost look forward to more new product highlightings in 2010.

Porsche Design company was founded in 1972. This is a very powerful brand that releases everything that might be needed by an owner of a sport car Porshe, however, the product that made the company truly famous are watches that have always been the main profit contributor of Porsche Design. .

Porsche Design competes only with the best manufacturers in all fields: cars compete with Ferrari, pipes and lighters – with A.Dunhill, bags and straps – with Louis Vuitton, knives with Victorinox, clothes and glasses – with products of the best fashion houses. Only Porsche Design watches have no competitors. These watches are very peculiar and they were unrepeatable from the very beginning.

The main part of Porsche Design catalogue comprises titanium or steel watches with a great range of functions: chronograph (R AS), regulator (Porsche Design Regulator Power Reserve Watch) and many others.

One of the most popular Porsche Design models is RAT chronograph with black aluminium case and titanium bezel-tachometer. This watch features 3 rounded sub-dials and date window on the main dial. The watch has luminescent indexes and hands. One of the greatest characteristics of PAT chronograph is its great durability. The screw-in crown and the chronograph button are coated with titanium – silicone composition that provides very high durability. The model comes with rubber or leather strap with titanium clasp or with a titanium bracelet. Comes in two sizes – for men and for women.

Every year SIHH amazes public by the greatest novelties from the world’s most outstanding watch manufacturers. This year was not an exception. At SIHH 2010 Montblanc was one of those brands that amazed watch connoisseurs, journalitst and collectors greatly.
Montblanc seems to be eager to become a part of the society of watch makers, and not just a part, but an essential part – it pretends to the title of an innovator and explorer.

Many of Montblanc novelties of this year really deserve attention. For instance, the improved
Nicolas Rieussec. This unique chronograph that for the first time was presented to public in 2008 now has a silicon dioxide escapement. This material is 60% more solid than steel and at the same time it is 70% lighter than steel. This is very important for the mechanism, because with silicone dioxide it does not need lubrication. Also it decreases friction and saves energy. All these features lead to higher accuracy. Nicolas Rieussec became the world’s first chronograph with silicone escapement. No one expected a manufacturer of pens to introduce anything like this.

However, this is not all. Another chronograph - Villeret ExoTourbillon Chronographe – also features a new patented invention. This timepiece is a regulator watch with absolutely unprecendented tourbillon with a balance larger than the tourbillon’s cage and positioned outside it. The watch features large centrally axial-minute hand, a distinct hour display, an indicator for the time in a second time zone and a subdial for the seconds. Due to its new construction the watch is lighter and much more accurate.

Together with these innovation models Montblanc presented an elegant women’s model, a very
large lineup of automatic chronographs for very reasonable price, among them there is Montblanc Sport Series Automatic watch that is designed specially for those who like stylish and accurate sports watches.

There was one more project – Metamorphosis. These watches combine the principles of traditional watch making with unprecedented innovations. The model features a large and teardrop-sharped case and a dial that offers an unusual display of time. This is also known as “civil time”. There is a regulator-style subdial with Roman numerals that occupies the 12 o’clock position and a retrograde minute-hand that sweeps its arc between 8 and 4 from the center of main dial. The seconds hand completes one full circle per minute, it shares the same central axis.

There is a hand-type date display, it is located at 6 o’clock. The hands indicate the current civil time and the date. Pull the slide on the left hand flank downward from the 10 and 8 and see miracle – the watch will transform into a chronograph within about 15 minutes.

Presently Metamorphosis watches are crafted at the manufacture’s ateliers in Villeret by the Institute Minerva’s experienced master watchmakers. Only 28 pieces of this fantastic model are available for those lucky watch connoisseurs each of whom will enjoy the privilege to wear a Montblanc Metamorphosis watch on his wrist. An owner of a Montblanc Metamorphosis watch will definitely be always in the center of attention - this watch will inevitably draw attention of everyone.

Hublot watch company presented one more exclusive version of its famous Big Bang model. This time the brand devoted its Bode Bang watch to the famous American skier, world’s champion Bode Miller.

Bode Miller got familiar with Hublot watches when taking part in photo session for catalogue of Alpine skiing watches Kjus. After this, being amazed by the craftsmanship of the watch makers from Hublot the sportsman met Jean-Claude Biver to discuss release of new watch model. As the result the Bode Bang model that got great popularity with sportsmen appeared. Both men decided to divert a part of the watch’s royalties to the Turtle Ridge Foundation that was founded by Bode Miller in 2005.

The watch case measures 44,5 mm in diameter. It is made out of black ceramics. The bezel is traditionally fixed by 6 H-shaped screws that are coated with black PVD. Side surface of the bezel and the bracelet of the watch are made out of PVD coated steel. Dial – hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date window. Hands and indicators are made out of nickel. The watch features anti-reflective sapphire crystals. Waterproof to 100 m. The movement can be admired through the back sapphire crystal.

The watch features an automatic movement, caliber HUB4100, 28 ruby jewels, power reserve 42 hours. The series is limited to 250 pieces. The chronographs are numbered from 01 to 250.

Bode Bang is not the only new Big Bang model by Hublot. Last year the brand presented many fantastic novelties, such as Big Bang Wally for those who are fond of yachting, and luxurious Black Pink Bang model. The Big Bang Hublot collection caters to all tastes, it includes a fantastic variety of watch models. Among the Big Bang Hublot watches you will find Big Bang Ladies watches – beautiful timepieces designed for most stylish women who always want to be in the center of attention.

Not so long ago, a watch with a 40mm case seemed large. Today, such size for a watch case is considered smaller than the average. Oversized cases are a current trend in the watch market. Right now men wear watches the size of pocket ones, and women wear timepieces the size men used to wear. Some companies even made oversized watches their signature. For instance, Officine Panerai, an Italian brand, is known mostly for oversized dials. Watches with large cases have always been one of the specialties of the British-based Graham London brand. The company has four collections of such timepieces – Chronofighter Oversize, Chronofighter Oversize Diver, Chronofighter Oversize GMT, and Chronofighter Oversize Titanium.

As one can guess, the Graham Chronofighter Oversize Diver makes part of the collection bearing the same name. Naturally, the watch has a large 47mm case. It was constructed using hi-tech materials - stainless steel with PVD treatment giving it a peculiar matte black finish. The oversized case is not just a nod to the trend – it also makes time telling much easier. The watch features a unidirectional rotating bezel with marker tabs that you can be set to indicate elapsed time underwater.

Water-resistant to 300 m, the Graham Chronofighter Oversize Diver has a helium release valve. This smart device equalizes the pressure that builds up in the case during a saturation dive. A lever at the left side of the case is used to start and stop the chronograph, while a push button next to it – to reset the chronograph function.

The timepiece comes with a sporty rubber strap, matching the bold case.

When you hear the word “Time walker”, the first thing that you think of is time travels that will transport you to another time and place. Unfortunately, though of high quality, “Time walker”, or, more precisely, the Montblanc Time Walker Quartz Chronograph, is just a watch produced by the German-based brand. Though it does not do wonders, it is certainly is a reliable companion that will not let you get lost in time on your trips.

Like all Montblanc watches, this one is designed in classical style. The brand prefers to play it safe - a classic never gets old. However, the Montblanc Time Walker Quartz Chronograph meets all the requirements of our fast-paced and heavily scheduled lives. The time is indicated by Arabic numerals - a deviation from the classic style - which are far more readable than Roman ones. In case if you forget what date it is, the date is shown in a window between 4 and 5 o’clock. The dial features three standard sub-dials, indicating the seconds, minutes and hours, at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions.

The transparent case back lets you view every part of the movement with its decoration and elegance. As for the case of the watch, it comes in practical stainless steel. The timepiece is held on by a genuine alligator strap.

Purchasing the Montblanc Time Walker Quartz Chronograph, you support a good cause. As a good Christian, Montblanc gives a portion of proceeds from the sale of the timepiece to the charity.

The cardinal rule of success is “Be different”. Chronoswiss seems to know well the formula of success. Twenty years ago, when the quartz revolution overtook the watch market and only a small part of watch manufacturers remained loyal to mechanical watches, Gerd R. Lang acted in a way that seemed quite strange back then. He founded a company devoted to producing exclusively mechanical timepieces, ChronoSwiss. The branding decision of Mr. Lang was extremely wise. When the initial popularity of quartz watches wore off a little, it turned out that craftsmanship and tradition still had a place with the consumer. Nowadays ChronoSwiss watches, each component of which is produced in Switzerland and hand-finished, have a base of loyal customers.

The ChronoSwiss Regulateur Moonphase is one of the 7000 watches the company produces each year. The design of the watch is close to minimalistic. In fact, this minimalism reflects the philosophy of the company - strict adherence to function, nothing extra. The only decorative detail is the carved bezel which resembles a ribbed tuna can. Guided by the philosophy of minimalism, the brand decided that the ChronoSwiss Regulateur Moonphase does not need to be water-resistant – a dress watch will hardly be worn while swimming.

The dial of the watch features classic-style large Roman numerals. The seconds are displayed in a sub-dial at 9 o’clock. This idea was inspired by astronomical observatory clocks, where the hour hand never stays in the way of reading the seconds. The 12-hour register sub-dial is positioned at 12 o’clock, while the moon phase indicator in gold and blue is on the opposite side of the dial.

Coming on a hand-sewn crocodile strap, the ChronoSwiss Regulateur Moonphase makes an elegant companion.

Watchmaking companies have long been attracted to ocean racing. First of all, like every sport, it needs timekeeping, and, perhaps, most important of all, the noble sport of boat-sailing is quite flattering to be associated with. Each brand has its own ties to sailing. The Swiss manufacturer Audemars Piguet chose to sponsor the Alinghi sailing team, which participated in the American Cup. The Italian-based Officine Panerai organizes annual international challenges for vintage boats.

Hublot refused to be like everyone else. Instead of sponsoring a sailing event, the brand created a limited edition watch in the Luna Rossa team’s colours and materials – the Hublot Luna Rossa Chronograph. The partnership with Luna Rossa came quite natural to Hublot. The company’s name, Hublot, means “porthole” in French, so the brand was destined to pursue this connection with the sea in one way or another from the very start.

Trying to create the feeling of the sailing spirit, Hublot used the same materials as designated for boat construction: carbon, titanium, ceramics, rubber and Kevlar. The materials were assembled together, producing an exclusive timepiece.

The Hublot Luna Rossa Chronograph bears the inscription “Luna Rossa” on its signature red line on the dial, as well as inside the strap made from natural rubber. The model has a black checkered dial with three sub-dials, whose timekeeping function is powered by an automatic winding movement developed together with La Joux-Perret. The case in brushed and polished black ceramic is water-resistant to 100 m which means that it won’t be damaged while swimming.

Each exquisitely detailed timepiece is a numbered, limited edition. Overall, there were produced 1000 watches.

Just like people, companies can have friendly relationships. This is true for Girard-Perregaux and BMW. There is nothing surprising in close ties between the watch and car manufacturers – both cars and watches have a lot in common in terms of innovation, engineering, design, high precision and performance.

Friendship is all about giving and taking. Both companies seem to be fully aware of this unspoken rule. In 2006, BMW designed a car, reflecting the philosophy of Girard-Perregaux luxury products, the BMW Individual 760Li. A few years later, the watchmaking brand returned the favor. Girard-Perregaux became partner of the BMW Oracle Racing team, participating in the America’s Cup sailing regatta challenge. The company even created a watch especially for this occasion – the Girard-Perregaux Laureato BMW Oracle Racing Tourbillon.

Those who want the watch have to act quickly – as it is usual for luxury goods, the BMW Oracle Racing Tourbillon is issued in a limited edition of 32 pieces. The movement of the timepiece was designed specifically for the challenge. For instance, the dial features four hands instead of the usual three – one hand indicates the ten minutes interval before the start of the yacht races. Looking at the counter at 1 o’clock, one can calculate how much time is left before the end of the races. The mechanism of the watch can be admired through an aperture on the dial.

The chronograph of the Girard-Perregaux Laureato BMW Oracle Racing Tourbillon is extremely easy to operate – just one push of the push-piece at 3 o’clock is enough to set all its functions. The crown at 4 o’clock is screwed down securely to protect the inside of the case from water.

Last year Glashutte watch company released many interesting models in the framework of the legendary Senator collection. One of the best Glashutte Senator models of the previous year is Senator Navigator Perpetual Calendar.

This watch has a 44 mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, black dial with big numerals and indices. The numerals and indices, as well as the hands are coated with luminescent coating. The case back has a sapphire window. The watch is waterproof to 50 m.

Senator Navigator Perpetual Calendar has the automatic 100-07 calibre, power reserve 55 hours, beats at 28 8000 per hour, has a correction button for seconds reset in the position of 8 o’clock. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, month, day, moon phases, leap year, big date. The mechanism is traditionally decorated. The recommended price is $21 000.

The other great novelty from Glashutte is Senator Chronometer that is the first Glashutte chronograph with certified mechanism Senator Chronometer. Development of the new model took about 3 years. This time was enough for watch makers to reach fantastic accuracy of the chronometer and to introduce a few improvements. One of these improvements is the mechanism that allows fast date change in the midnight.

Glashutte Senator collection includes a fantastic variety of watch models. Among them there are classic watches, complicated watches and great sports watches that are offered by Glashutte Senator Sport Collection. Glashutte Senator watches are designed for those who are always faithful to true values.