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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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Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture (2020)
  • 18K rose gold case in 42mm.
  • Automatic FC 718 caliber.
  • All functions adjustable by the crown.
  • Sapphire display caseback.
  • Power reserve is 38 hours.
  • Limited to 88pcs.
  • Priced at 15,895€
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Christophe Claret Blackjack 21 (2011)

This watch has 3 games, all using mechanical means. Case is in 18K gold with Titanium at 45mm. On the case back, the automatic winding rotor also functions as the roulette wheel, at 4 o’clock, there are two 1.5mm dice for the game of craps. On the dial side, the lower part of the dial at between 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock there is the player’s four cards appear in the aperture. Two are visible, two are hidden by shutters. On the top part of the dial are 3 additional windows for the dealer’s cards, one of which is visible, the other two hidden by shutters. A pusher at 9 o’clock activates a spring that triggers the seven discs on which the cards are printed. The combination of various discs made it possible to have 216 different card combinations; the player with 4096 combo; a total of884,736 ways to win or lose. Automatic winding movement Calibre BLJ08 that is COSC (with more than 501 components). Two barrels providing a 72 hours power reserve. Limited to 21 pcs. Priced at USD200,000.00

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Chanel J12 Diamond Tourbillon (2022)
  • This is the first flying tourbillon caliber Chanel has made in-house.
  • The concept of this watch was to insert the biggest possible solitaire diamond onto the tourbillon carriage, which sets a new heights for tourbillon appreciation.
  • Because of technical challenges, a special diamond cut was developed with 65 facets, to ensure that the reflections from the diamond set into the cage were perfectly calibrated to the 60-second rotation, creating the most dazzling effect.
  • The frame that surrounds the cage is also set with 26 brilliant-cut diamonds, creating the affect that the solitaire is flying above a circle of diamonds.
  • The bezel is paved with 34 baguette-cut diamonds (or, in the second model, 34 black ceramic baguettes).
  • Manual winding flying tourbillon movement made in-house Calibre 5.
  • This is the 5th Chanel in house movement; the design of the movement also reflect Chanel’s haute couture aesthetic, from the rubies that are rounded and placed in a unique positions to the outer edge of the baseplate that appears to be trimmed, the architecture and composition of the movement are just as elegant as the appearance of the watch itself.
  • Power reserve is Limited to 55pcs on each version.
  • Two versions are available; matt black ceramic and steel, with a bezel set with ceramic baguettes, or glossy black ceramic and 18K white gold, with baguette-cut diamond-set bezel, both are in 38mm case.
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Cartier Pebble (2022)
  • 18k gold case in 36mm. eggshell- colored dial with roman numeral, blued sword shaped hands with the classic Cartier secret signature.
  • Paired with a light brown calf leather stap with gold pin buckle.
  • Crown set with a cabochon sapphire.
  • Manual winding 430MC caliber.
  • Limited to 150pcs.
  • Priced at €40,000
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Bulgari Octo Roma Tourbillon Sapphire (2019)
  • Case is 44mm in DLC Titanium.
  • Manual winding flying tourbillon with an in house caliber BVL 206.
  • Sapphire middle case, blue PVD calibre decorated with 18k rose gold indexes on the bridges.
  • Pusher on the crown to select setting or winding function.
  • Power reserve is at 64hrs.
  • Priced at 65,000USD
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Bremont Longitude (2021)
  • Trip-tick Case in 40mm – available in Stainless steel, Rose gold or White gold.
  • First ever in house automatic movement caliber ENG376.
  • This watch celebrates Greenwich Mean Time and is made in partnership with Greenwich’s Royal Observatory.
  • Power reserve is 65hrs.
  • Limited to 150pcs Stainless Steel 75pcs Rose Gold 75pcs White Gold.
  • Priced at US$16,995 SS US$23,995 RG US$24,995 WG Shown here in SS and RG
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Breitling Premier (2018)

42mm stainless steel case. Automatic COSC certified B01 chronograph movement. Power reserve at 70 hours. Priced at US$8,400.00

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Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Squelette 5395 (2019)

18k pink gold case in 41mm (7.7mm thick). Automatic tourbillon movement calibre 581SQ with a peripheral rotor, allowing the wearer to enjoy the view of the movement. Skeletonized movement with chamfering decorations. Silicon hairspring with titanium tourbillon cage. Power reserve is at 80hrs. Priced at 220,000.00CHF

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Bell & Ross Vintage BR-V2 Steel Heritage GMT(2018)
  • Stainless steel case in 42mm. Automatic movement with 42 hours power reserve.
  • Date aperture at 430 location.
  • Bi-directional bezel, water resistant to 100m meters.
  • Priced at 2,800.00€
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