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The evolution of time

Time  is the indefinite continued progress  of existence and events that occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future. No man can control time as it is, like walking back to the past or have a sneak peak into the future. Time has been a phenomenon older than man itself ,and up until the present moment humans everyday postulate different ways to comprehend time. Timepieces and Calendars are an axiomatic tools humans use to either manage or control their own time specific to their lives. Mehkury takes a pictorial walk down memory lane to see the evolution of one  the tools man has used to manage his time :The timepiece. Timepieces have evolved remarkably since their emergence in Egypt around 6,000 years ago. The advances in their mechanisms, precision, size, and portability have been immense. Look back through the evolution of timepieces in parallel with historical cha...

9 most luxurious wrist watches under $11 million for millionaires

1. Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 In Stainless Steel | $11 Million Recently auctioned off for just over US$11 million, the Patek Philippe 1518 comes in at number seven on the list of the world’s most expensive watches. The timepiece, which is number one in a limited edition four-piece series, is rare because of its casing. While most Patek luxury watches are made of yellow or rose gold, this one features stainless steel. 2. Hublot Big Bang | $5 Million If you appreciate bling and have a spare $5 million, you may want to consider purchasing a diamond Hublot Big Bang watch. Featuring 1280 diamonds with at least three carats each, this glitzy timepiece is a lesson in luxury. Every stone on the watch was even cut by the same New York jeweller with over 40 years experience to ensure they each bear the same cut signature. 3. Louis Moinet Meteoris | $4.6 Million How rare a watch is can dictate its price so, at $4.6 million, you can be sure that the Louis Moinet Mete...