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Bovet Recital 26 Brainstorm Chapter One (2019)

Entire case is in sapphire crystal at 43mm; the reason for sapphire crystal is because it’s the hardest material on the Mohs Scale after diamond and it weighs less than titanium. The dial is machined from an aluminum block. Flying tourbillon manual winding movement 17DM04-SMP. Power reserve is at 10 days. Limited production. Priced at CHF 295,000.00

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Bremont U-2/51-Jet (2018)
  • Bremont watches is one of the very few brands that has been creating special versions of its watches for various international military regiments, squadrons, and special operations units.
  • Rigorous tests were performed on these time pieces including; salt exposure; high/low extreme temperatures, vibrations, G-force test and including an ejection test with the watch on a crash test dummy.
  • Further, the watch was tested at 80,000 feet in an unpressurized cockpit.
  • 100 meters of water resistance.
  • Case is hardened Stainless Steel with DLC treatement in 43mm.
  • Bi-directional rotating inner timing ring actuated by the crown at 4. Automatic movement BE-36AE with 38 hours of power reserve.
  • Priced at 4,600.00€
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Czapek Antarctic Rattrapante (2022)

Stainless Steel case in 42.5mm with a thickness of 15.3mm, sapphire crystal display caseback. Openwork dial, blue fume sapphire glass minute ring, Split second pusher at 10 o’clock, integrated bracelet with easy release system. Automatic calibre SXH6 (partnership with Chronode) column wheel, horizontal clutch with 5N rose gold winding rotor. 292 components. Power reserve is 60hrs Limited to 99pcs Priced at CHF 50,000

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David Candaux DC 6 Solstice Titanium Half Hunter 1740 (2019)

This is the third version of the “1740”. The watch has 3 patents and 8 design registrations. It was named “1740” in memory of the year when the presence of a watchmaker was recognized for the first time ever in the Vallee de Joux. Titanium case in 43.5mm, the watch features a manual winding 30 degree inclined tourbillon, big centre seconds hand, power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. The movement is made of 287 components, power reserve at 55 hours. Limited to 8 pieces only. Priced at 263,000.00USD

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Faberge Clover (2018)

18k white gold case in 31 x 39 mm. 50 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.26 cts) frame Anita Porchet’s cloisonne Grand Feu enamel painting of a four-leaved clover. The egg-shape bezel, set by 36 baguette-cut diamonds (8.91 cts). Manual winding movement developed for Faberge by award-winning specialist, Agenhor Manufacture. Power reserve at 50 hours. Priced at 183,090.00 CHF

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Genus GNS1.2 (2023)

Case is in damascus titanium at 43mm with a thickness of 13.3mm, sapphire crystal with display caseback, water resistant to 30m. Manual winding movement, caliber 160W-1.2; with 418 components. Hours are indicated by 12 satellite indices / peripheral and axial rotation (patent pending), the arrow on the left gives the fixed indication.
Minutes are indicated by the 11 mobile elements transitioning between two counter-rotating wheels (patent pending) the dragon in this model. Next to the crown on the right gives the precise minute reading. Power reserve is at 50 hrs. Priced at 163,125CHF

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Hamilton Intra-Matic chronograph in Green (2021)

Stainless steel case in 40mm. Light green dial with tachymeter, luminescent hands and indexes. Automatic chronograph with calendar, Calibre H-31 (based on ETA/Valjoux 7753), quick date adjustment at 10 o’clock. Power reserve is at 60 hours. Available in leather strap or mesh bracelet Priced at 2150, 2230 CHF

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Harry Winston Opus 14 (2016)
  •  Inspired by the American jukebox.
  • Harry Winston commissioned watchmakers Frank Orny and Johnny Girardin of which were in charged of the Metamorphosis watch at Montblanc.
  • Case is in 18k white gold at 54.7mm.
  • The dial is a series of stacked subsidiary dials displaying the hour (at 8 o’clock) and the minute display at 4 o’clock.
  • The large case is necessary to hold the “jukebox” function – a patented automaton on the watch.
  • Activating the selection button at 9 o’clock, a miniature record disc will slide out from underneath exposing one of four displays: local time, GMT time, the date, and the Harry Winston star.
  • After choosing which display you want, press the button again to see it in action. Manual winding Caliber HW 4601 with 1,066 components.
  • Power reserve is 68hrs Limited to 50pcs.
  • Priced at 428,000CHF
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Ikepod Skypod (2022)

Ikepod Skypod was introduced in 2000, some 22 years ago. In 2022, the better, improved Skypod is re-introduced to the market. Titanium case in 46mm. Automatic chronograph 7750 with LIP GMT module. These are old movements discovered by Christian-Louis Col when he took over Ikepod in 2018. With the relaunch of the Skypod, the 2022 edition had Claesson Koivisto Rune studio designed the dials. They are a 98-awards studio located in Stockholm. Not only do they like Ikepod, but they are also genuine owners of Ikepod watches. As the movements are limited, they will only be able to produce approx. 180pcs. Priced at CHF7900

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Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar (2020)

Stainless case in 40mm. Automatic chronograph in house calibre 759. Column wheel with vertical clutch. Date and moon at 6 o’clock, two apertures for day of week and month. Pulsometer scales. Paired with a Novonappa calf leather strap. Power reserve is 65 hours. Priced at US$14,500.00

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