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$1.1 million For Just a Wristwatch? Take a Look At The Most Expensive Watches In The World

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Like a unicorn, you’ll be hard pressed to ever see one of these creations in your lifetime. One of the world’s most exotic timepieces — and likely the last in the series given the brand’s acquisition by The Swatch Group — the Histoire de Tourbillon lineup, started in 2009, was simply a division that knew no creative bounds.

Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar

The Lange 1 is to A. Lange & Söhne what the 911 is to Porsche: an icon of design that transcends time. One of four timepieces first presented after the brand’s re-establishment in 1994, the classic Lange 1, with its asymmetric, overlap-free displays and iconic outsize date, receives additional prominence with the inclusion of perpetual calendar and tourbillon mechanisms.

To accommodate the new additions without sacrificing design, Lange watchmakers moved the months to a chic peripheral ring. The “hidden” tourbillon, meanwhile, is fully visible through the sapphire-crystal caseback. While the platinum version was introduced at the 2013 SIHH, it’s newly available in pink gold at A. Lange & Söhne’s Madison Avenue boutique in Manhattan.

Price: $332,500

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Based off the iconic Royal Oak timepiece designed by Gérald Genta, the hallmarks of this Grande Complication pack a mighty punch into a universally wearable 44mm titanium case: perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and split-seconds chronograph. AP has been making such complications continuously since 1882 and this beauty showcases the watchmaker’s first “sport” Grand Comp.

In total, 648 unique parts — including a ceramic bezel, crown and pushers and 52 jewels — are combined to form this openworked masterpiece (or roughly 860 man hours), of which only three were made. Audemars Piguet is the king of coupling painstakingly produced mechanisms with the most unexpected of case metals and dial styles. Fun fact: The moonphase component is made with physical vapor deposition (PVD) metal deposited onto sapphire.

Price: $742,900

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As part of its commitment to sustainable and ethical luxury, Chopard, earlier this spring, launched the world’s first timepiece whose caseback, case, and bezel are made of Fairmined gold from South America. This elegant 43mm tourbillon with nine-day power reserve (placed over the 12 o’clock numeral) features alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces making it the ultimate evening watch. Chopard’s grey dials are some of the most striking in the market — and this one couples a subtle sunburst on the ruthenium dial along with Roman numerals for a decidedly retro 1930s aesthetic. Beyond the use of its patented Quattro technology boasting four stacked and series-coupled barrels, what’s perhaps most striking about the timepiece is the gorgeous bridge cage in which the tourbillon is housed.

Price: $144,570

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Limited to 22 pieces, this timepiece is arguably the ultimate of high-end niche watchmaking from a brand that’s just 10 years old. For those willing to cough up high-six digits to enter this very exclusive haute horlogerie club, this bi-color version of the impenetrable original hits a home run.

An inner tourbillon positioned at a 30-degree angle that rotates once every minute and an outer tourbillon that rotates once every four minutes? It’s like wearing a mini super-factory on your wrist; every single one of the 385 parts is beautifully synced with the next. The 47.5 mm platinum case boasts titanium sides and black chromium treatment on the bridges and main plate. Mechanically speaking, this is the Koenigsegg of watches.

Price: $620,000

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One of five variations, this particular timepiece is the first to unite two of watchmaking’s most admired horological complications: the tourbillon and chronograph functions. Its ExoTourbillon name comes from the tourbillon having a balance larger than the cage — thus oscillating outside of said cage on a higher plane and with greater precision.

This equates to 30 percent energy savings, which are then used to power the chronograph’s functions. Aside from the hand-guilloched solid gold dial, what also distinguishes this series of timepieces is the hunter-style caseback reminiscent of vintage pocket watches. On the actual mechanism, meanwhile, is engraved the word Minerva, a respectful homage to the esteemed factory that now houses Montblanc’s Villeret facility — the only manufacturer in the world to produce all its parts (including balance springs) in-house.

Price: $264,500

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As its name spells out, this watch is performance at its pinnacle. Pushed to the extreme, each of the ten timepieces produced bears certification that ensures 61-days of non-stop testing. While this level of precision and detail housed in the massive 50mm platinum dial isn’t discernable to the naked eye, the two decade-old company is now recognized for its groundbreaking achievements in watchmaking.

The round shape, a deviation from the classic tonneau, houses a direct-impulse escapement developed by Audemars Piguet, basically guaranteeing perfect performance. It also promises a chronometric variation of just zero to 30 seconds a month (translation: high performance over 30 days, not just 24 hours). It’s no wonder connoisseurs obsessed with mechanical performance describe it as the F1 of watches.

Price: $1.05 million

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As a watch brand seemingly built on the motto of “love it or hate it,” the 48mm Quatuor from Roger Dubuis represents the highest level of innovation. A feat of design that truly boggles the mind — the watch takes some 2,400 hours to build — the movement incorporates four sprung balances, not tourbillons, which continuously account for the effects of gravity and thereby increases the precision of the movement.

Housed inside the silicon case, chosen for its low weight and incomparable hardness, are four escapements, beautifully displayed at diagonal angles in an Excalibur case, from which sound is emitted in unison. Despite its complication of almost 600 parts, it simply shows the time in an atmosphere that’s comparable to art or theater. Now that’s rich.

Price: $1.1 million

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Thanks to an incredible Calibre 2460 WT movement, the flagship of the Excellence Platine collection, first introduced in 2011 and now available in platinum, takes the Vacheron brand to the next level.

Two significant hallmarks to note: the new hand-engraved center dial world map (with a shaded area on the map to reflect day or night) and a dial that is the first to reflect the upcoming time zone change in Moscow, effective October 26, which will change from being three to two hours ahead of Geneva. This 42.5 mm timepiece has three patents: for the indication of 37 time zones, for the day/night indication, and for crown-operated adjustments. Made of 950 platinum, as are its dial and folding clasp, it bears the sought after Geneva Seal.

Price: $98,500

hublot mp-05 laferrari

Where to begin? From the horizontally-aligned tourbillon at the base to the winding drill (yes, drill) that enables the wearer to wind the watch and set the time, this feat of engineering, of which 50 were produced, parallels the technological splendor of the flagship supercar for which it was named. This LaFerrari boasts a 50-day power reserve — a world record for a hand-wound tourbillon wristwatch — achieved through 11 barrels, of which two alone are used to indicate the hour and minutes.

With its see-through front and back, the barrels cascade down the watch in a spine formation, entirely reminiscent of Ferrari’s awe-inspiring engines housed under glass. The cylinders to the left indicate the power reserve while those to the right tell the time. Reinforcement bars — in red, naturally — are placed on either side as support. In total, this timepiece houses 637 pieces — the most components ever mastered by Hublot engineers.

Price: $345,000

Richard Mille RM 031 High Performance

Based off the iconic Royal Oak timepiece designed by Gérald Genta, the hallmarks of this Grande Complication pack a mighty punch into a universally wearable 44mm titanium case: perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and split-seconds chronograph. AP has been making such complications continuously since 1882 and this beauty showcases the watchmaker’s first “sport” Grand Comp.

In total, 648 unique parts — including a ceramic bezel, crown and pushers and 52 jewels — are combined to form this openworked masterpiece (or roughly 860 man hours), of which only three were made. Audemars Piguet is the king of coupling painstakingly produced mechanisms with the most unexpected of case metals and dial styles. Fun fact: The moonphase component is made with physical vapor deposition (PVD) metal deposited onto sapphire.

Price: $742,900

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Court remands Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi Hazmat over Ibadan stampede

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A magistrate court in Ibadan has remanded Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of Ooni of Ife; and Oriyomi Hazmat, CEO Of Agidigbo FM; over the stampede that occurred in the city.

Silekunola, Hazmat, and Fasasi Abdullahi, the principal of Islamic High School, were charged to court by the police on Tuesday.

Last Wednesday, over 40 people, mostly children, died in a stampede that occurred during a children’s funfair in the Oyo state capital.

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Odumodublvck reveals how Don Jazzy gave him $10k the day he met him for collabo

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Odumodublvck, the Nigerian rapper, has recalled how Don Jazzy, the music producer, gave him $10,000 during one of their meetings.

In a recent interview on Beat 97.9FM, the rapper, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, said he had reached out to Don Jazzy to collaborate on his song ‘Asampete’.

The 31-year-old said he felt that the music producer’s vocals were needed to complete the track.

Odumodublvck said during his visit to Don Jazzy’s residence, he was given the money and told that he could keep all the royalties from the song.

He added that Don Jazzy even offered to be featured as an artiste on the track.

“Don Jazzy is the king of Afrobeats. But ask anybody there is nobody who is more original than Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy is an OG. Respect to my brothers Burna, Wiz, Olamide, Dave all of us used to look up to him. Like the way we used to look up to them — Wizkid and David, they used to look up to him,” he said.

“…I just hit him up. The first day we did ‘Asampere’, I recorded a vocal that sounded like Don Jazzy’s vocal and I was like Don Jazzy should do it.

“When I went to meet him, he gave me a lot of money. I have to put it out there. I tell them everywhere I go. He gave me $10,000 cash. Don no be for mouth. He still gave me vocals.

“He now told me that I can keep all the royalties and I can keep him as a featured artiste. That day, they still cooked food for me to eat. They gave me turkey. The line for ‘turkey’ was already put in the song and that was God.”

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Lil Smart files petition against Naira Marley, Zinoleesky over threat to life

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Lil Smart, the Nigerian dancer, has filed a petition against Naira Marley and Zinoleesky over the alleged threat to his life.

On December 9, Smart shared disturbing photos and videos on social media, claiming his life was in danger.

He warned that Naira Marley and Zinoleesky should be held responsible if anything happened to him.

Zinoleesky, however, denied the allegations, accusing Smart of “chasing clout”. He also threatened legal action against the dancer.

In a recent Instagram post, Smart alleged he had previously endured bullying from the singers but lacked the evidence needed to take legal action.

He said he has officially submitted his petition with the necessary evidence to the authorities and is hopeful that the legal system will grant him justice.

“This has not been the first or third time I have been experiencing this bullying. But I did not have enough evidence to face the law. Now, I thank God that I have very good evidence, and I will put everything I have in line to make sure this bullying and threat to life is stopped,” he said.

“With my evidence, I really hope that they are not too big to be apprehended and face the law. I have submitted my petition, and I have provided my evidence to the authorities. By God’s grace, the law that binds us as citizens of Nigeria will make sure I get the justice I deserve.”

Naira Marley is yet to comment on the allegations.

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

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