Wristwatches that elevate basic time-telling with superlative design, eye-catching shades and eccentric mechanisms.<o:p></o:p>

And a one, and a two and a one, two, three! Ting-ting-ting-ting&hellip; On the first chime, I am already smiling. I observe the wondrous object in my hand, all mine, a miniature music box driven by the wheels of time. My finger caresses the side lever that started this symphony &mdash; one gesture, and we&rsquo;re off. Like a maestro.<o:p></o:p>
Ting-ting-ting-ting&hellip; A pair of gongs strikes the hours with steady tempo, never wasting a moment. Around them, an entire orchestra of toothed gears and eccentric parts busy about with recording time and other calendrical data. Sometimes, a dizzying tourbillon will perform a joyful waltz.<o:p></o:p>
Ting-ting-ting&hellip; Around me, the world slowly vanishes. I sink into the comforting carillon, mesmerised by its repetitive rhythm. It would be nice to stay in the moment, but a shift is imminent. I close my eyes, catch my breath &mdash; ready now!<o:p></o:p>
Ting-tong, ting-tong, ting-tong&hellip; Change of tone, change of time. The quarters sound off in playful alternates, propelling me into the future. Quickly, quickly, I scale the minutes with superluminal speed and reach the next phase in a blink.<o:p></o:p>
Tong-tong-tong-tong-tong&hellip; The sound waves coalesce into a spiralling pattern where golden ratios and Fibonacci sequences intertwine. It reminds me of a pinecone, but I mustn&rsquo;t be distracted. I focus on the ascent, my head already spinning from the cosmic harmony.<o:p></o:p>
Tong-tong-tong-tong-tong&hellip; Where was I? One, two&hellip; ten? I am losing count in this spellbinding cadence. One step, and one more. It won&rsquo;t be long now before I arrive at the apogee, and it will be wonderful.<o:p></o:p>
Tong-tong-tong-tong&hellip; Ah yes, space! I have been waiting for this final destination. I spot an astronaut waving his flag at me. I wave back. On the edge of time, I cling onto the last note as it reverberates out into the infinity and beyond. Then there is only quiet. My journey is over; I am back on Earth.<o:p></o:p>
And that&rsquo;s it. A minute repeater chimes the full suite at 11:59. Shall we start again? And a one, and a two and a one, two, three!<o:p></o:p>

Trust the athletic VACHERON CONSTANTIN Overseas to waterproof (up to 30m) its first ever chiming complication. In titanium with bracelet.<o:p></o:p>

Unveiled as a platinum limited edition during the PATEK PHILIPPE Grand Exhibition &ldquo;Watch Art&rdquo; Tokyo, the exalted Ref. 5308G Quadruple Complication watch enters regular production in 2025 to the delight of connoisseurs. Now in white gold with alligator leather strap.<o:p></o:p>

The astronaut automaton of the Tambour Taiko Galactic waves the LOUIS VUITTON flag, signalling the pinnacle of watchmaking craft displayed by the Maison. In white gold with blue leather strap.<o:p></o:p>

A. LANGE &amp; S&Ouml;HNE plays a classical piece with the Minute Repeater Perpetual, elegantly dressed in black like a stately tux. In platinum with alligator leather strap.<o:p></o:p>

JAEGER-LECOULTRE showcases decorative arts and sound mechanics on two sides of this spectacular Reverso. In pink gold with alligator leather strap.<o:p></o:p>

Art Direction:&nbsp;Stephanie Lim Words: Yong Wei Jian

The Magic Melody: Timepieces with daring design and mechanics

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