Top 3 Automatic watch rotors according to Chrono 10:10

When people talk about what they like about their watches, they often mention the shape, the strap, the beautiful complications, maybe the color…

 

Well, today, we’ll have a look at something a little less considered.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the top 3 most stunning rotors we have ever seen.

 

Photo source: Monochrome Watches

 

A.Lange & Söhne Saxonia Langematik Perpetual

 

The famous German brand is known for making some of the finest dress watches the world has ever seen. Their finishing is out of this world, the precision and details cannot be compared to anything else, but what is really breathtaking is the mechanical parts.

 

Through the open caseback, we can see the one and only micro-rotor in 21k gold. Why have we chosen this particular example? We simply love how they managed to fit the name of their company (which is certainly not the shortest) and the name of the model in one tiny rotor.

 

As a bonus, the blued screws add something extraterrestrial to this watch.

 

This is the most beautiful micro-rotor we know.

 

Photo source: Horbiter

 

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Openworked

 

A skeletonized Vacheron watch is already stunning enough, but the rotor on this watch takes it to a whole new level.

 

Made entirely in platinum with just the edge in gold, this rotor is probably the most complicated one you can imagine. To make it even more unbelievable, Vacheron engraved it, making the whole back look as if it was set with diamonds.

 

On the rotor, we can also find the signature Maltese Cross, again made in platinum.

 

This watch shows the biggest strength of Vacheron - combining high watchmaking with art.

 

Photo source: Breguet

 

Breguet Classique “Grande Complication” 5317BR/12/9V6

 

We could hardly make a list of beautiful watches without mentioning Breguet. With this watch, most people will probably admire the guilloche dial and incredible finishing, but we were really impressed by the hand-engraved rotor.

 

Made in gold and matching the color of the case, the rotor is a feast for the eyes. The mix of engraved edges and a very big and bold polished B in the center is what we define as horological magic.

 

If there is a watchmaker that can pride themselves on making watches as beautiful from the front as they’re from the back, you can surely count Breguet among them.