Greubel and Forsey double tourbillon is one of the best looking watches ever made IMO. It definitely costs some stacks.
look at this video, the craftsmanship and engineering that goes into this movement is mind-boggling. Watching that double tourbillon in action is watching art in motion, especially half way through when they show the watch from the back.
Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° on Vimeo

 

^ Love that video brother!!

 

I just showed my wife that video.

It's now official. I will never own a 400k watch. Well unless I want to go the rest of my life without sex. "no watch is worth a house" Mrs h2oskier

 

^ The rational side of me says she has a point, but the other half says this is such a gorgeous piece of craftsmanship it's worth it. At least she lets you have your cars

 

I think that is surely hard to justify spending $400k on a watch regardless of the size of your bank account. A watch is something, not unlike many other luxury items or hobbies, that grows exponentially in price as the detail level and quality of craftsmanship, along with desirability and cache increase.

You will never be able to convince someone that it is worth it for him or her to spend $380-390k more (at list) than his already very nice time piece. Not to mention, at that point you would be talking to someone willing to spend a nice chunk of change on a watch, nevermind the Timex/Casio only crowd. Just like anything else, the addiction is pricey, in this case particularly so.

 

Tourbillon. I forgot a L, you added an I. Unless you were making a PUN

 

always trying for a laugh

 

I had some fun trying on some interesting pieces tonight...







This was my favorite:








Never ever ever going to buy one. I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing something worth that much on my wrist especially given how hard I usually am on watches. It was a fun experience though, and it definitely sparked my interest in fine watches more.

 

that blue pp is nice.

that nautilus looks like Grays.

Watch stores are dangerous.

 

I have always been fascinated by the best of things.

If I want something - anything from watches to a pair of shoes - I usually seek for the type that is considered the best. I have always been - and remain - a big believer in "you get what you pay for." Obviously, this is not a universal truth. But in my experience, it has been pretty reliable.

I would buy a $400K watch and sleep like a baby if it didn't take food off of the table. I respect and am fascinated by the time and artistry it takes to make that complication and it would bring me tremendous joy to be a part of that process.

On the other hand, my father - who is far more successful than I will ever be - wouldn't pay $50 for a watch. But he would - and has - spent umpteen millions on his houses and landscaping. My brother - who is also quite well off - drives really inexpensive but reliable cars and wears a calculator Casio. People always peg him as a miser. Yet they would be shocked to find that he spends around a million dollars a year on international travel.

Those of us who love cars and watches are just more conspicuous about our level of consumption. In fact, that is one of the reasons we do it - to be conspicuous. But everyone has something that they get emotional about and will pay more than they will admit for. Some things are just easier to hide than others.