mechanical marvels
Watchmaking is a testament to man's engineering ingenuity, and
watchmakers have continually looked to other builders and creators
for ideas. Watch designers take a cue from the miracle machines
that are among humanity's greatest achievements.
clockwise from top: This Omega
Speedmaster Mark II ($6,250) is
inspired by the Speedmaster
Professional chronographs that
accompanied the astronauts when
they took their first steps on the
moon in 1969. This newest watch
offers an automatic movement
and a tachometric scale on its
sapphire crystal, which is
illuminated from beneath by an
aluminum ring filled with
SuperLuminova. It houses the
Co-Axial caliber 3330 self-winding
movement with the si14 silicon
balance spring and column-wheel
chronograph. Horologio Jewelers,
Venetian, 702-733-0016;
omegawatches.com
Hamilton first took to the air with
the American airmail service in
1919 as its pilots flew their
fledgling runs between New York
and Washington. For nearly 100
years, the brand's strong
involvement with aviation has
inspired both form and function in
its watches. Hamilton's Khaki
Skeleton watch ($1,290) features
a skeletonized H20 movement
with propellerlike accents
that pay homage to this unique
history and the brand's love of
aviation. Aria, 702-795-0477;
hamiltonwatch.com
As official timekeeper and sponsor
of the Grand Prix de Monaco since
2002, Chopard is inspired by its
deep association with classic auto
racing. This Grand Prix de Monaco
Historique Chrono ($7,640) is
crafted in stainless steel with a
44.5mm titanium case. It features
a silver dial with yellow racing
accents and houses a mechanical
self-winding movement.
Chopard, Wynn Las Vegas,
702-770-3469; us.chopard.com
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