Despite all their useful functionality, which includes potentially saving your life one day, smartwatches aren’t exactly cheap. But shelling out several hundred dollars for a wearable seems like an absolute bargain when compared to the prices you’ll find on some of the most unusual and original mechanical watches released over the past few decades.
It’s no secret that smartwatches and wearable devices have been nibbling away at the market share of traditional timepieces, but that’s just inspired these watchmakers to get even more creative with their mechanical masterpieces. Are they worth the cost of a fancy home or an exotic supercar? For devoted collectors, there’s no debate.
