In the video below by Business Insider, We got to take a closer look at the Récital 22 Grand Récital which comes in red gold and platinum, each hovering around the $500K price range. During the video they will explain why exactly this watch costs almost half a million dollars.

The goal of the Double Balancer collection was to take timekeeping precision to a whole new level.  The Double Balancier uses two fixed oscillators on two different axes on precise, predetermined angles. Because of that, the effects of gravity have less of an effect on the watch, which decreases the margin of error in timekeeping by half, and therefore, maximizing the precision of timing overall.

The crystal case took over 900 hours of machining to create so it allows for an abundant amount of light to pass through. The timepiece features a three-dimensional architecture that is enhanced from every angle. This enhance the look of the dial and the finishes all around. This watch is perfectly executed and even the engraving on the movement itself.

Additional details include black polishing, satin finishing, circular-graining, hand-beveling and a hand-polished blue gold dial. The words “Greubel Forsey” are engraved on two gold plates with the number of each timepiece, while the setting has olive-domed jewels in polished gold chains. Anti-reflective coatings are present on both sides of the crystals for further enhanced transparency as well.

• Displays
  • Hours and minutes
  • Small seconds
  • 4-minute spherical constant differential rotation
  • 72-hours power reserve on a sector
• Case dimensions
  • Diameter – 47.25 mm
  • Height – 13.81 mm
• Water resistance of the case: Water-resistant 3 atm – 30m – 100 ft
• Crown: Synthetic sapphire with engraved GF logo
• Dial
  • Multi-level in gold, blue color, flat back polished
  • Differential rotation and small seconds indicators in gold

The case, in 18kt white or rose gold, measures 46.5mm x 20.8mm. It has a domed AR-coated sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back and it is water resistant to 30 meters. The three arches that cover and encircle the crown on Histoire de Tourbillon 9 – was inspired by the entrance of Harry Winston’s Fifth Avenue Salon in New York City.

Movement is the Swiss manual-wind Harry Winston in-house caliber HW4504 with 58 jewels, 21,600 vph and a power reserve of 50 hours. It is comprised of 408 parts, of which 117 are in the tourbillon. The HW4504 caliber was designed exclusively for Histoire de Tourbillon 9. This development guarantees an exceptional degree of exclusivity, since only 20 models total will be made.

Tourbillons: 1 triaxial tourbillon. Internal carriage: 1 rotation in 45 seconds Intermediate carriage: 1 rotation in 75 seconds. External carriage: 1 rotation in 300 seconds. Fast-rotating series-coupled barrels (1 revolution in 3.2 hours),1 barrel fitted with a spring featuring a sliding brace. It features a Phillips terminal curve and Geneva-style stud. Variable-inertia with 18kt gold adjusting screws. Satin-finished and circular-grained mainplate, titanium bridges, circular satin-brushing and microbeading, titanium tourbillon bridges. Functions are: retrograde jumping hours, retrograde dragging minutes, power reserve with hand indication.

It has a beautiful skeletonized dial with hand beveling. The hour and minute hands circle directly above the movement and point to two zones calibrated with Arabic numerals. The power-reserve indicator at 8 o’clock displays a field and a two-part hand that share a distinctly three-dimensional nature.

The timepiece comes on a black alligator leather strap with 18kt rose gold or platinum thread. Matching with the gold Ardillon buckle.

The first BR-X1 Skeleton was released back in 2015, featuring a grade 5 titanium case with rubber protection around it. Push buttons of ceramic with rubber inserts were sturdy and ergonomic. The crystal dial also fascinated with a detailed view of the mechanical depth within the watch.

After four years into the collection, Bell & Ross has added many watches to the BR-X range. Each new watch sported a new color, material, or movement. The most popular being the BR-X1 Skeleton Tourbillon Sapphire Black featuring a tourbillon encased in sapphire crystal. The BR-X1 Military is not as fascinating but still sports  the same cal. 313 self-winding chronograph movement, and the characteristics described above, except that the case is now fashioned from High Resistance Titanium (HRT) which has matte surface and is more resistant to scratches than titanium.

Timing scales and tachymeter can be found with a khaki color while the rest feature more of an olive accent. Added with the black ceramic and rubber really brings this watch together nicely. It has a tasteful aesthetic to it that has strong military and army feels to it.

The BR-X1 Military is a little too precious for the woods, but we love SUVs anyway. Available in a limited edition of 250 pieces, retailing at CHF 22,330.

Many can say this TAG Heuer has one of the coolest name, Tête de Vipère,  meaning head of the viper in French. Greatest thing about this watch s that it lives up to its rockstar name. At first glance you can tell this watch is no ordinary one. Already looking through the dial you can see the intricacies and pure detail that it features.

The strap is a alligator skin backed with rubber so when you sweat you won’t have to worry about damaging the strap. What is perfect is how the watch all comes together with different aspects and comes together very well and not mismatched.  No single element overpowers the others.

You may think the case would always overpower any other aspect in the watch but as you can see, the blue ceramic case is more muted than usual allowing other parts of the watch to shine as well. This timepiece is priced at $26,750, and available at TAG Heuer boutiques.

In the video below, the Tourbillion Perpetual Calendar is shown how it is basically made and manufactured entirely in-house. It begins with hundreds of technical sheets for each and every single component which is later manufactured, being delicately decorated and perfected before being incorporated into this exceptional movement.

Hermes has taken this difficult task and applied it to their watch dials. Small pieces of leather are cut out to form an animal motif. The technique makes its watchmaking debut on two signature Hermès watches: the asymmetrical, stirrup-shaped Arceau, and the more formal, streamlined Slim d’Hermès.

The Arceau Cavales Marquetry is made from full grain calfskin and is available in either “Hermès Red” or “Indigo Blue”, each a six-piece limited edition. The pieces of leather are 0.5mm thin and require tweezers to be laid out on the dial.

The Arceau features an 18k white gold, 41mm in diameter, and is powered with the automatic H1837 made by Vaucher.

Limited to only 12 pieces, the Slim d’Hermès Les Zèbres de Tanzanie uses the artisanal technique by combining leather marquetry with traditional champlevé and miniature enamelling.

The process of creating these dials are completely laborious with many steps in creating the perfect dial. The Slim d’Hermès Les Zèbres de Tanzanie has a 39.5mm, 18k white gold case and is powered by the ultra-thin H1950 calibre with a micro-rotor, again produced by Vaucher for Hermès.

Pricing

The Arceau Cavales is priced at US$37,400, or S$50,400.

The Slim d’Hermès Les Zèbres de Tanzanie is US$56,100, or S$75,500.

The main eye catcher in this watch is mainly the skull in the dial. A patented fluidic module and exclusive mechanical calibre bring this to life. The colored liquid brings reflection to the watch which is a main symbol.

The coolest part about this piece is the intimidating eyes. No matter what, just giving this watch a little stare will definitely intimidate you in some way. Behind the right eye is a rotating disc expressing the passing of each precious second as it fades from dark to pale.

Most importantly, light and color really brings this watch to life. The three versions each incorporate their colors respectively.

This deliberate tension fascinates the eye, as does the effect of light on the differently treated, unmistakably modern grey surfaces. The watches come equipped on grey fabric straps with accents that  matches each respective skull colours.

Basics:

• Mechanical with manual winding, exclusive HYT calibre
• 28,800 Vph, 4 Hz, 35 jewels
• Bridges hand-bevelled and adorned with Côtes de Genève, rhodium-plated bellows
• 65-hour power reserve

• Titanium, satin and sandblasted finishes
• Black rubber sheathed screw-in titanium crown
• Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the dial side
• Screw-on case back, sapphire crystal
• Water-resistant up to 100 metres

“When I was considering this new watch, I wanted to create a dynamic contrast of surfaces and settled on the idea of taking the tapisserie dial in the opposite direction towards pure reflection,” says Carolina Bucci.

Many people had mixed reviews about the first Frosted Gold Royal Oak. In my opinion the frosted gold gives the AP a nice texture which looks great on the wrist. Although some people may have not liked the first version, this new limited edition version is newly updated and improved. The mirrored dial adds more heat to this timepiece selling at $53,600.

Basics:

Diameter: 37mm
Case Material: 18k yellow gold
Dial: Mirrored
Indexes: Applied stick markers at the hours
Lume: Luminescent coating to hour markers and hands
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Strap/Bracelet: Frosted gold bracelet

In the video below, Watchfinder & Co. features a Hysek Kilada 41mm Tourbillon KN4126R01 and describes it as the cheapest Swiss tourbillion watch on the market. This watch goes for around $23,000 which is a t a more affordable price than the $125,000 Bvlgari torubillion. This Hysek Kilada Tourbillon is 1 of only 8 ever made and is a timepiece which represents the avant-garde nature and strong personality of Hysek as a company. The torubllion can be seen proudly through the dial.