Perfect timing: Watch out for these

Chronographs, tourbillons, skeletons and other exotic watches worth the investment

Sep 15, 2016, 06:19 IST4 min

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A Whole New SpinCreated more than 200 years ago by Abraham-Louis Breguet to compensate for the effects of gravity on a pocket watch, tourbillons remain as hypnotizing as ever. While the caged balance and escapement will not increase accuracy, the tourbillon now comes in a whirlwind of variations&ndashincluding double and triple versions.Clockwise from Left: Portugieser Tourbillon Hand-Wou

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Bare BonesSkeleton watches reveal what truly makes a timepiece tick. The movements have been stripped down to display the inner workings and shed light on (and through) these mechanical marvels. Stare at one long enough and you can&rsquot get a skeleton out of your skull.Clockwise from top left: Villeret Squelette 8 Jours in white gold by Blancpain ($68,300) BR 03-94 AEROGT in stainless s

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Timing is EverythingOf all the complications, the chronograph&mdashwhich measures elapsed time&mdashhas given rise to some of the most iconic watches in history, including the Rolex Daytona and Omega Speedmaster. They&rsquore always sporty and handsome, but make no mistake&ndashthey have faces that can stop time.Clockwise from left: Omega Speedmaster &ldquoCK2998&Prime limited edition in

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The Women's MovementLadies&rsquo watches have become increasingly complicated in the past few years&mdashwith dedicated in-house movements and features such as perpetual calendars and minute repeaters. And often they dial up old-fashioned elegance.Clockwise from top left: Slim d&rsquoHermès in stainless steel with diamonds by Hermès ($14,750) Clé de Cartier in pink gold by Cartier ($11,00

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The Art of TimeLook, no hands! Or one hand. Or &hellip liquid? Let&rsquos face it, knowing the exact minute isn&rsquot always the first priority when wearing a timepiece. But as these exotic watches demonstrate, there are many old (think sundial) and new (picture a Ferrari engine) ways to tell time. And all of them can keep people talking for hours.Clockwise from top left: Pangaea Day Dat

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