Feature: The Limited-Edition Watches You WISH You Owned
There’s an allure to owning something that’s limited-edition. You’ve got that rare thing that barely anyone across the entire world has, that you know a bunch of people are scrambling to even get a glimpse of—it makes you feel special, right? Well, you’d certainly feel special if you owned one of these watches below. Say hello to our top five most iconic limited-edition luxury watches ever!
Richard Mille RM 27-03 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon
The watch of choice of tennis champ Rafael Nadal on and off the court, this gaudy Richard Mille can withstand shocks of around 10,000 Gs of force—perfect for having tennis balls flying at you for hours on end. Displaying the colours of his native flag—Spain—the RM 27-03 features a striking skeletonised dial reminiscent of a bull, as well as a tourbillon. With just 50 pieces available, this is a rare watch with the spirit of Nadal’s strong character and roots at its heart.
Omega Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday 311.32.42.30.01.001
Created with Omega Speedmaster fans in mind, #SpeedyTuesday is a popular hashtag shared across social media on Tuesdays, of course, with people’s pictures of their beloved Speedmasters. Having coined the hashtag in 2012, Robert-Jan Broer—founder of watch blog Fratello Watches—was approached by Omega to create this limited-edition Speedmaster. This 2017 release was the first watch Omega made available to order online—fitting for a piece that revolves around a hashtag—and the 2,012 pieces sold out within a few hours!
IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Spitfire IW503601
Inspired by the iconic Spitfire, IWC pays homage to a legendary aircraft from British aviation with this Big Pilot’s watch. Introduced in 2019, the Spitfire range, according to IWC, is inspired by the Mark 11, a legendary navigation watch produced in Schaffhausen for the Royal Air Force in 1948. This updated model boasts a perpetual calendar, stunning bronze case and olive-green dial—a match made in heaven! Limited to 250 watches, these are expected to fly off the shelves.
Chopard Mille Miglia 168565-3002
Named after the glamorous and iconic Italian Formula One race, Chopard’s Mille Miglia collection is inspired by the classic lines and shapes of vintage cars. This is apparent via the apt tyre-inspired rubber strap on this model which adds to the sporty appeal, as does the race’s branding within which the date window at three o’clock is set. These are limited to just 1,000 watches so you’d better put your foot down if you want one for yourself.
Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00851 Sealand Falcon
Created solely for the Middle Eastern market, this Panerai Luminor was made in conjunction with long-time partner Ali Morad Behbehani. With a stunning engraving of a falcon—a symbol of strength and courage in the Arab world—on its dial cover, this Panerai is purpose-built for hunting. The use of a dial cover is unusual for wristwatches, although, it was more commonplace with pocket watches. The rarest piece on this list, it’s limited to just 35 units worldwide!
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