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Objects of Desire: The Squelette

With a striking Skeleton watch, you can literally see time passing by

Skeleton watch

Maurice Lacroix Squelette

Hand-wound and hand-made, the exquisite Maurice Lacroix Squelette (Skeleton) torpedoes the notion that when it comes to fine watches it's all about cog count. Winding the crown tightens the coiled spring, which drives the movement - any simpler and it would be a sundial.

£2,775, mauricelacroix.com

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