Watch Facts

Quiz: 2023.06.23 Quiz (Basic)

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Ulysse Nardin chronograph (1950s)

A vintage Ulysses Nardin chronograph from the 1950s, this piece is unrestored, completely original in amazing condition. The large stainless steel 38mm high-pressure snap-back waterproof case, manual winding movement is Valjoux 22-based.

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Seiko 62MAS (1965)

This was Japan’s first diver’s watch. It was an automatic 150m Diver’s. The launch of this model marked the start of Seiko’s pursuit for ever greater reliability and safety. In 1966, the watch proved its reliability and precision on the 8th Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition. The 6217-8000/1, which is better known as the Seiko 62MAS (autoMAtic Selfdater)Stainless steel case at 37mm. It featured a date function, a bi-directional bezel, stronger luminosity on the hands and indexes, and a big crown. It has a screw down case back but non-screw down crown. The Seiko 62MAS was rated to 150M of water resistance. While this doesn’t seem like a lot by today’s standard, it was Seiko’s deepest rating at the time (prior watch was rated only to 50M). The 6217-8000/1 caliber is a 18,000bph automatic, non hacking seconds with quick set date.

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Angelus x Alain Silberstein U11 Streamline Tourbillon (2023)
•Triangular shaped case in Grade 5 titanium 60.75mm × 337.65mm with a thickness of 14.3mm.
•In House manual winding caliber A100; with a one minute flying Tourbillon.
•Power reserve is 90 hours
•Limited to 8 pcs (4 in eastern Arabic , 4 with plain indexes)
•Priced at CHF68,000
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds GMT (2023)

Titanium case in 43mm with a thickness of 17.4mm, ceramic pushers and crown with sapphire crystal and caseback, water resistance to 50M. Automatic in-house calibre 4407 with integrated split-seconds flyback chronograph, big date display and GMT. Quick strap change system. Power reserve is 70 hours Priced at CHF170,000

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Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Pique-Aiguilles (2023)
•Inspired by Chanel’s haute couture; using an indispensable tool of any seamstress, a pincushion, Arnaud Chastaingt Director of the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio has created this amazing (five editions) collection of watches.
•Each dial is consist of multiple types of Métiers d’Art – enameling, lacquer, miniature pearls, gem setting, engraving and painting.
•18k gold case in 55mm.
•Movement is high precision quartz.
•Each version is limited to 20pcs
•Priced from 155 to 210k €
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Greubel Forsey GMT Balancier Convexe (2023)

Titanium case in 46.5mm with a thickness of 17.4mm, sapphire crystal with display caseback, water resistance to 100m. Manual winding in house movement showing Hours, minutes, seconds, GMT, world time, and day-night indicator. Power reserve is 72 hours. Limited to 66 pcs. Priced at USD400,000

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Hermes H08 (2023)

Braided glass fibre composite case with ceramic bezel at 39x39mm, black ceramic crown.  An original typography font was used for the luminescent Arabic numerals.  The shape of the 0 and the 8 correlate the cushion-shaped case.  Dial comes in 4 different color accents, orange, yellow, blue and green.  Paired with matching rubber strap together with titanium folding buckle with black DLC coating. Automatic manufacture movement made by Vaucher, H1807 with calendar display. Power reserve at 50 hours. Priced at €7000

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Omega Speedmaster X-33 MarsTimer (2022)

Grade 2 titanium case in 45mm with a thickness of 14.7mm. Case back, pushers, crown and bracelet are all in titanium. Each watch also comes with their own matching NATO strap. LCD display with analog hands (luminescent). Caliber 5622 quartz movement, time display with UTC, world time, Mars time, mission timer, alarm, calendar and chronograph functions. Battery life – 2 years Priced at CHF 5,900

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Reservoir Kanister 316 (2023)

Stainless steel case in 41.5mm with a thickness of 12.9mm, sapphire crystal with display caseback, water resistant to 50m. Automatic calibre RSV-240, proprietary – La Joux-Perret LJP-G100 base movement with module for the display developed by Telos. Power reserve is 56hrs Priced at €4500

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Zenith Defy Skyline Black Ceramic (2023)
•Black ceramic case in 41mm with a thickness of 11.6mm.  ceramic bezel, crown and bracelet, water resistance to 100m.  Black dial with luminescent hands and indexes, 1/10th seconds at 9 o’clock, date aperture at 3.
•Automatic in house El Primero 3620, high frequency 36,000 vph.
•Paired with an extra black rubber strap with PVD SS buckle
•Power reserve is 60 hours
•Priced at CHF14,900
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