Super Luxury Watches
No doubt the most elite (and most expensive) watch of 2013 was Franck Mueller’s Aeternitas Mega 4. This sporty but elegant timepiece boasts 1,483 components and a 1000-year calendar for the business man and sailor who can’t plan far enough into the future! The watch was presented to an anonymous American collector in Monaco in November for a rumored cost of $2.4m. So what did he get for his money? The answer is five years of dedicated work by a master watchmaker in Switzerland. Super luxury timepieces like the Aeternitas Megas are collectable and aficionados appreciate their engineering, craftsmanship and performance. They are also an investment that will increase in value. The Master Watchmakers of Genthod who made the Aeternitas Mega 4 is already taking orders for a second one, which will be available for $2.7 m next year. Meanwhile, here are some other remarkable and collectible watches from 2013 and 2014 that strike up a strong personal signature for discerning guys. Modern ...