In the world of haute horlogerie, certain timepieces stand out for their exquisite craftsmanship, innovative technology, and timeless elegance. Here’s a look at ten of the most luxurious and coveted watches for men, with prices converted to Thai Baht (THB).
- Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300G
- Price: Approximately 1,085 billion THB
- Features: 20 complications, including a grande and petite sonnerie, minute repeater, and perpetual calendar
- Why it’s special: Considered the most complicated wristwatch in the world
- Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman”
- Price: Sold for 623 billion THB at auction
- Features: Exotic dial, chronograph function
- Why it’s special: Rare vintage model associated with actor Paul Newman
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore
- Price: Starting from 875 million THB to over 35 billion THB for special editions
- Features: Octagonal bezel, “tapisserie” dial pattern
- Why it’s special: Iconic design that revolutionized luxury sports watches
- A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater
- Price: Around 17.5 billion THB
- Features: Digital time display, minute repeater complication
- Why it’s special: Combines traditional craftsmanship with modern design
- Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260
- Price: Estimated at over 280 billion THB
- Features: 57 complications, including multiple calendars and a star chart
- Why it’s special: The most complicated mechanical pocket watch ever made
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon
- Price: Around 9.5 billion THB
- Features: Reversible case, multi-axis tourbillon
- Why it’s special: Combines the iconic Reverso design with high-end complications
- Richard Mille RM 56-02 Sapphire
- Price: Approximately 70 billion THB
- Features: Transparent sapphire case, cable-suspended movement
- Why it’s special: Pushes the boundaries of materials and movement design
- Greubel Forsey Art Piece 1
- Price: Over 52.5 billion THB
- Features: Microscopic sculpture visible through a magnifying lens, 30° inclined tourbillon
- Why it’s special: Blurs the line between watchmaking and art
- F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance
- Price: Around 4.5 billion THB
- Features: Dual independent movements that achieve resonance
- Why it’s special: Utilizes a natural acoustic phenomenon for improved accuracy
- Breguet Grande Complication Marie-Antoinette
- Price: Priceless (estimated value over 1,050 billion THB)
- Features: Perpetual calendar, equation of time, bimetallic thermometer
- Why it’s special: A recreation of a legendary watch commissioned for Marie Antoinette
These timepieces represent the pinnacle of watchmaking, combining centuries-old traditions with cutting-edge innovations. They’re not just instruments for telling time, but works of art that showcase human ingenuity and craftsmanship at its finest.
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