Watch Facts
Quiz: 2023.07.13 Quiz (Easy)
Ref. 79030N with the all new case in stainless steel case at 39mm. Now, complete with snowflake hour hand, red triangle on bezel and large winding crown. All new automatic new calibre MT5402 with 70 hours power reserve. Waterproof to 200m. Priced at 3,400.00CHF
- Stainless steel case in 39 x 47.4mm
- Thickness 15.1mm
- Automatic movement
- Power reserve 80hrs
- Priced at CHF 7,250
- WINNER of the 2022 GPHG Iconic Watch Prize
The watch dimension is almost identical to the original piece from 1969. One of the most recognisable chronograph, heavily tied to automotive theme. Legendary actor Steve McQueen used the Monaco in the movie LeMans.
Rolex Daytona receives an update with their new dial design (2017), still driven by the cal. 4130 automatic chronograph movement. Three material – Everose, YG & WG, all in 40mm. Priced at 27400, 26200, 27400 CHF
- Stainless steel case in 38mm.
- Sunray blue dial with the moonphase display at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock.
- Automatic movement Panerai caliber P.900/MP.
- Power reserve is 72 hrs Priced at USD9,300
Longines has an important role in making chronographe for aviation since the early 20th century. The Charles Lindbergh or WWII pilot watches; or from the first monopusher to the first flyback; these are all significant achievements by Longines. The Avigation BigEye has been modelled after an early-1970s watch made for military aviators. The oversized minute counter, explaining its name “BigEye”. Made in stainless steel, at 41mm. Movement is the Longines Calibre L688 which is based on the 7750 with heavy modifications. Automatic winding with column wheel, power reserve at 54hours. This watch is the 2017 GPHG the Revival Prize winner. Congratulations to @Longines Priced at 2,530.00€
The 5016 was Patek’s most complicated wristwatch until the release of ref. 5002, the Sky Moon Tourbillon. The watch features many complicated functions including perpetual calendar, minute repeater, Tourbillon and retrograde date and moon phase. The movement is the manual winding Caliber RTO 27 PS QR which has 28 jewels, self-compensating free-sprung balance, adjusted to temperature, isochronism and five positions. The one minute tourbillon is visible through the display back and resides in a polished steel cage. The repeater mechanism is also visible through the display back. The moonphase is accurate to one day in 122 years. The minute repeater tone is extremely clear. Case in Platinum at 37mm
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
The inner structure of the movement is completely made of carbon. Skeletonized multi-layer carbon case in 45mm. Titanium DLC case back. Manual winding in house caliber RD509SQ done in such high quality that it received the Poinçon de Genève (Geneva Seal). 90 hours power reserve, flying tourbillon with carbon tourbillon upper cage. Limited to 88 pieces. Priced at 180,000 CHF