Rolex Milgauss Watch

If you ever got a hand-me-down Rolex from someone who worked in a power plant or secret government research facility, you might have gotten your hands on an early Rolex Milgauss Watch ($7,500). Introduced in 1956 for the scientific community, the Milgauss is capable of withstanding magnetic fields up to 1,000 gauss — or more than you'd ever wish to be exposed to. Corrosion-resistant 940L steel does the trick with the case, as does an amazing green sapphire cover.

Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon: $1.3 million

Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon is a very expensive watch because its made from 688 parts including super small size (microscopic) part. The case is made of platinum. It is produced in only 2 pieces/year, a series of platinum and another one is rose gold series.

WeWood Wood Watches

Wood is making a huge come back as of recently with appearances on sunglasses and many other accessories. The watch is probably one of the most obvious of these accessories to apply the natural stuff to and that’s what Los Angeles based WeWood has done. The company looks to use wood in a sustainable way planting a tree for every watch sold as well as the pieces being made out of eco materials that don’t hurt the environment when finished with. Available now at Eco-Age with prices ranging from £79.00 to £85.00.

Louis Vuitton “Only Watch 2011″ Tambour Diver Chronograph

New from iconic French luxury house Louis Vuitton comes a unique Tambour Diver Chronograph for a good cause. This watch is certainly a statement piece, to say the least. Not only will the sale of the timepiece go to benefit charities of muscular dystrophy, but it was also designed in collaboration with a young boy afflicted with Duchenne muscular dystrophy named Paul Pettavino. The striking chronograph is made from black gold (white gold with a PVD treatment) and features dial details, rotative bezel markings and a thick rubber bracelet all in bright orange – Paul’s favorite color. The transparent back enables anyone to see the sophisticated LJP 8181 movement and the watch, a true diver, is fully water resistant. Packaged in a mini Damier Graphite canvas trunk – Louis Vuitton’s contribution to the Only Watch 2011 cause is certainly an enviable one, successfully merging commerce with charity.

Source: TimeZone