I think this stunning watch will catch everyone’s attention. The Cabestan Winch Tourbillion Vertical Watch($275,000–$400,000) is the engineering masterpiece of the DMC Group’s Vianney Halter and Jean-François Ruchonnet. There are 1,352 separate components working together in masterful horological precision, driven by a tiny 450 link chain and nickel silver drums. The indications (hour, minute, seconds, and power reserve) appear on the cylinders located at the four corners of the watch. Two rotating drums indicate the time, while further drums show power reserves; you wind the watch using the glorious little capstans. Various cases are available, ranging from brushed titanium, gold and platinum, through to gold encrusted with diamonds.

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December 19th, 2008  Posted in Fashion