The purpose of watches has changed, and there are reasons why people wear them for more than checking the time. More and more people appreciate wearing elegant timepieces, and this somehow pushes them to learn about and appreciate the art of exquisite watchmaking. The watch has become an ornament and accessory rather than a timepiece. Here are some of the watches that may change your whole appearance while complementing your outfit.

Late in the 1980s, Tissot collaborated with Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass, who founded the Memphis Group, on the creation of this eccentric timepiece. The black-and-white dial with the hefty indices and hands is unlike any other.

The above-mentioned Cartier London was responsible for some of the most stylish watches in existence. Matthew Bain got his hands on this London-made Cartier watch created in collaboration with Bueche Girod. People love the script, the crimson numerals, and the substitution of 13 to 24 o’clock markers for the conventional 1 to 12 o’clock markers. People also love the inference that this is a party watch – a timepiece designed for individuals who only need the second half of the day to be timed. It’s an unbelievable watch!

Fans of watches would know that Nicholas Biebuyck, the director of Tag Heuer’s heritage, has the finest Formula 1 watch. This particular version was created for the Japanese Formula 1 driver, Ukyo Katayama. Red was used for the band, yellow for the case, blue for the dial, green for the bezel, and peach for the hour markers. Biebuyck wrote that it has the greatest variety of hues. Also, Katayama’s signature is inscribed directly on the sapphire, as if this was not bizarre enough. Vroom, vroom!

This watch is so powerful that needs two wrist straps to utilize its power. John Goldberger, mega collector and author, is working on a book about Cartier London, the division of the company renowned for its eccentric designs such as the Pebble and Crash.

Eric Finkelstein, 34 years old, now holds the world record for visiting the most Michelin-starred restaurants in 24 hours after going through fancy caviar, steak tartare, grilled scallops, and other upscale dishes throughout New York City. You can say that he had a lot on his plate – at least for a day.

A World Record Involving Eating

The Michelin tire company has been rating fancy restaurants all over the world since 1926 to help inspire more people to travel. Receiving a star from Michelin is considered a major accomplishment for restaurant owners. They let customers know that this eating place is worth going to for its excellent food. Restaurants are rated by Michelin inspectors with one, two, or three stars, with three being the highest possible score.

Eric Finkelstein, who works as a healthcare IT consultant, set a world record by visiting 18 establishments that were rated by Michelin on October 26. The record was announced on December 26, 2022. He ate his way through some of the finest restaurants in the city and he had been preparing for this for months. Speaking of records, Finkelstein is a bit of a record-setting fiend. He also holds two other Guinness World Records – one for the largest table tennis ball mosaic flag, and one for the longest table tennis serve.

Eric Finkelstein Likes Breaking Records

So, when it was mentioned in a post about the previous record for the most Michelin-starred restaurants visited in 24 hours, which was 12, he couldn’t help but try to beat it. He grew up reading Guinness World Record books. He decided to start going for the record in his late 20s as he considered himself an adult version of continuing to be a child, similar to the pranks he liked to be involved with in college.

Back in August 2021, Finkelstein submitted his official application to Guinness World Records. The organization accepted him in April 2022. Then, he dove into planning by contacting Michelin-starred restaurants all over the city to get reservations and tracked down individuals who could serve as witnesses for the world record. He even created a detailed timeline and map of his planned route. He did it on his first attempt, as it took him roughly 11 hours, spending $494, and eating an estimated 5,000 calories.