Watch Facts
Quiz: 2023.06.24 Quiz
This 2017 edition is in Stainless steel case, 44mm. Automatic chronograph movement that is also chronometer-certified, with a 28,800-vph balance frequency, 25 jewels, and a 48-hour power reserve. Black rubber tire thread inspired strap. Limited to 1000pcs. Priced at US$6840.00
This watch is a classic car inspired watch. The ‘Drive de Cartier’ flying tourbillon watch is the top of the line model in the ‘Drive’ range. The 9452MC caliber was launched in 2007, this manual winding movement also carries the “Poinçon de Genève”! For the dial Cartier used the layered cut-out with guilloche underneath. 18k pink gold, 40mm. Priced at US$89,500.
This is an iconic watch with a significant place in the US space exploration. While most people view the Speedmaster being an astronaut’s equipment; surpassing NASA’s tests and requirements, I think another historic event is more important. The Speedmaster was a key reason in the survival of the Apollo 13 crew members. While all the electronics on board were fried, the Apollo 13 crew was left with their Speedmaster to time critical burns (turning the engine on and off). Precise timing was paramount because this is how they steer the space craft in the correct direction and angle; in order to avoid burn up or bouncing off the atmosphere upon re-entry.
The watch design is inspired by the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic coupe in Ralph Lauren’s car collection. Design cues from the dash of the 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic coupe, in elm burl wood. Case is in stainless steel, at 44.8mm. Manual winding movement which is the IWC cal. 98295 (or cal. 98300), the same movement used in the IWC Portuguese Hand Wound, power reserve at 45hours. Priced at US$13,900.00
Richard Mille RM 011 Ti–B / 6111 Felipe Massa (2016) A limited edition of 50 pcs. 12-hour flyback chronograph at the center. The automatic movement has a big date indicator, a month indicator, and a 60-minute countdown dial. Variable geometry automatic rotor that can be “adjusted” to the user’s preference. The RM 011 case is 40mm wide and 50mm tall, 16.15mm thick. Priced at 146,500.00 CHF
Inspired by 1960s racing chronograph, the Track 1 is in Titanium case 43mm, 15mm thickness. The movement is a mechanical marvel by Agenhor, using their newest chronograph creation; the AgenGraphe, with several modification that is specifically designed for the Track 1. 60 hours power reserve. Limited to 50 pieces. It is priced at 39,800 CHF.
Manual winding movement VC 4400 (Geneva Hallmark), hand-wound; 28,800bph. Power reserve of 65 hours. 18k rose gold case, 40mm. Priced at US$36,800.00
The watch uses magnetic fields to move the steel balls contained in each of the side sapphire crystal tubes up and down to indicate the hours and minutes! The new movement is the caliber FLY11. It uses a sophisticated titanium curved base plate and contains a flying tourbillon. The tourbillon is angled at 30 degree and is mounted on double ceramic bearings. Most of this watch uses titanium – especially the movement. But the current versions of the X-TREM-1 watch have titanium mixed with a precious metal. The X-TREM-1 case is 40.80mm wide by 56.80mm. Priced at 288,000 Swiss Francs
From 2017, Limited to 235 pcs, priced at approx US$6,300.00
