If you are a watch collecting enthusiast, I don’t think there is any greater joy than finding watches that are unique and stylish. If you are in love with mechanical watches, then there is no doubt that you would also be interested in the intricacy of watchmaking and the joys of wearing a watch with a remarkable case back.

Seeing is believing. What makes a simple case back different from casual ones is that instead of a simple metal plate, the manufacturers replace it with a visually-luxurious, exotic functionality that is a work of design artistry.

If you are a true connoisseur of watches who has spent his or her whole life exploring watches, AOC would like to offer you a list of watches that deliver absolutely remarkable case backs. My favorites include:

Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral

If I am going to make a list of luxury watches with remarkable case backs, not talking about the magnificence that Carl F. Bucherer has produced would be a sin. As it is an automatic watch, it presents a lot of challenges because of its self-winding mechanism. The rotatory machine takes up most of the space, which is where the genius of Bucherer comes into play. He has infused the practicality of an automatic machine and the aesthetic of a striking case back with such excellence that the A2050 is a sight for adoring eyes.

Audemars Piguet

When talking about luxury watches, Audemars is a name that consistently pops up. The 137 year old luxury watch brand continues to design timepieces inspired by the “raw nature and clear night sky in the Vallée de Joux” of Le Brassus, Switzerland..

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph is one of the sleekest designs you are ever going to find in a watch. If you are a watch lover or a collector, you must get your hands on one of these as it is a very valuable piece constructed from 304 individual parts and has an impressive calibre 2385 self-winding chronograph movement. However, to ensure that you get these best quality watches, buy them from only guaranteed authentic Audemars Piguet dealers or shops.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Small Seconds

Now, I know that when you compare this watch from the watches previously mentioned, it might not have the most distinctive case back or high-design look. However, I am including this watch in this list because of the uniqueness and originality attached to its unique case back construction.

In the 1900s, British officers garrisoned in India had a problem with their watches. Whenever they played a rough sport or did some exercise, their watch glass would break. This is where the reverse came into play, as Jaeger-LeCoultre presented a very unique solution.

You could simply flip the watch over to the case back side and protect the glass. Since then, they have introduced a lot of cool new watches. Small seconds, which has a stainless steel case, is one of my favorites.

Zenith Defy El Primero

The El Primero from Zenith takes the idea of high-speed chronographs to a whole new level with its dual escapement technology. Taking the fact into account that the watch can measure 1/100th of a second, it has acquired an exquisite balance between functionality and aesthetics. The best part about the watch is that you can view its whole chronograph from the sapphire case back, making it one of the most beautiful and functional watches that you own. Another interesting feature about the watch is that it has a separate mainspring and a balancing wheel for the Chrono mechanism that is one of its kind.

The MeisterSinger Circularis

The MeisterSinger brand has one thing going for its timepieces, and that is the fact that people love its elegant, modernized, yet classic design. Although the luxury brand timepieces are relatively young — the company was founded in 2001 - a MeisterSinger watch is recognizable. The Circularis MSH02 features a movement designed for one hand only, which gives it a very different and unique look. Combining its timeless case back with two oversized barrels, the award-winning Circularis is a luxury watch that perfectly marries German and Swiss precision and craftsmanship. The unique timepiece has a power reserve of 120 hours and produces 28,800 beats per minute.