From space-bound displays and two-faced watches to linear winding mechanisms and record-breaking thinness, these watches boggle the mind. Even though the watch industry is often regarded as quite conventional, and focused on tradition and history, there is a far more forward-thinking side to it as well. People and brands that are not afraid of experimenting to bring never-before-seen stuff genuinely excites us. The resulting watches might not be to everyone’s liking, but you have to admire the audacity of some of these watches!
This week, we have the SpaceOne Tellurium, a watch that brings the cosmos to your wrist. It accurately shows the relative positions of the sun, earth, and moon in orbit, while still telling time and indicating the date and month. The watch uses a Soprod P024 movement with a patented module, encased in a space-age grade 5 titanium case.
The second watch is a spectacle for the eyes. The front construction of the watch rotates constantly, with two instantly jumping discs indicating the hours and minutes. The minutes are regulated by two inclined orbital escapements. The watch also features a power reserve display and is limited to only 18 pieces.
Next, we have a watch that showcases an incredible minute repeater mechanism. The gongs are shaped like tuning forks and the hammers striking them are shaped like horseheads. The wheels in the back are also shaped like those found on a horse-drawn carriage. This watch is available in both titanium and gold and is limited to 24 pieces each.
Another innovative watch is equipped with a linear winding mechanism and a vertical tourbillon. The watch also displays the hours and minutes on rollers, and has a power reserve roller as well. The complex design is wrapped in micro-blasted titanium, sapphire crystal, and rubber. Only 50 pieces of this watch were made.
The last watch on our list holds 8 complications and features 7 patented inventions. Its double-sided case allows you to choose between a classical or contemporary dial, depending on your mood. This watch comes with a leather strap and is a true testament to innovation in the watchmaking industry.
And finally, we have the ultra-thin watch that measures only 1.70mm in thickness. It features an openworked structure with hours, minutes, and small seconds. The watch is made from sand-blasted titanium with a tungsten carbide plate and is limited to only 20 pieces.
