Complications

From the dawn of human existence, we have been driven to calculate the complexities of time. Going beyond the simple tracking of hours, minutes, and seconds, the complicated watch has flourished to allow for the creation of more specific and accurate functions, such as with the tourbillon or chronograph. These complications were at first born out of necessity, with racecar drivers fixing stopwatches to their dashboards, or those travelling the globe relying on their sturdy wristwatch to keep track of multiple time zones. 

In recent times, these have been transformed into aesthetic and mechanical explorations, allowing watchmakers to truly demonstrate their skill and artistry. Making a complicated watch is now a coveted achievement, with craftsmen often creating increasingly intricate complications, seeking new frontiers to conquer with the tourbillon, minute repeater, or even astronomical complications, making it truly special to own one of these works of art. 

Gaze into the past or future through the intricated sub-dials of a Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar, live each second as it passes with an F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain, or marvel at the startling accuracy of a tonneau-shaped Daniel Roth Tourbillon.