Avant-garde watches for men

Let your imagination soar with these out-of-the-ordinary watches that are paving the way for the next revolution in watchmaking. 

13 December 2016
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  • 4N Sapphire Planet watch
    You probably won’t find anything bigger than this watch by the brand 4N. Housed in a transparent sapphire crystal case, the amazing mechanical manual-winding movement that powers the jumping hours and minutes, composed of 514 components, is exposed in all its glory (€280,000).
  • Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance watch
    Armin Strom's mechanical marvel is crammed with technical fireworks that require an excellent grasp of physics and the phenomenon of resonance. Equipped with two resonant regulators, visible on the dial, this Mirrored Force Resonance watch is limited to 50 pieces (CHF 67,000).
  • Bell & Ross Aero BR 03-92GT
    Instead of just designing a watch inspired by a car, Bell & Ross' creative director built a prototype concept car, the AeroGT, as the starting point for a watch collection.The design of the steel case on the Aero BR 03-92GT watch recalls the fuselage-style body of the car (£3,950).
  • MB&F Horological Machine No.6
    Strictly for Trekkie fans, MB&F’s Horological Machine No.6, a limited edition of 10 in red gold, boasts a transparent sapphire crystal case designed to reveal the interior of this extraordinary spaceship. In the centre, a dome protects the 60-second flying tourbillon (£350,000).
  • Urwerk UR-105 Raging Gold watch
    Urwerk's UR-105 Raging Gold watch has an imposing red gold bezel engraved with a hobnail Clou de Paris motif. Reading the time is easy. The four carousels with the hour indications (three on each) align the correct numeral on the minute track at the bottom of the watch (CHF 67,000).
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Rebecca Doulton

REBECCA DOULTON

Luxury goods and lifestyle writer Rebecca began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the editor of the Tiempo de Relojes website, Rebecca joined The Jewellery Editor with a wealth of experience in watches. ...