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AkriviA Chronometre Contemporain (2018)

Rexhep Rexhepi is one of the most talented watchmaker; also the founder of AkriviA . The Chronometre Contemporain is a three hand time only watch which is inspired by the classic 1940s officers watches design. Case is made in 18k pink gold or platinum 950PT in 38mm. White or black Grand Feu enamel dial, poli berce gold hands. RR01 hand-wound Caliber, chronometer precision and it incorporates a hacking second and zero-reset mechanism (something Lange owners are familiar with). Single barrel with a jewelled pivot, 100 hours of power reserve. Priced at 55,000CHF

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Alchemists Mechanical Healing CU29 (2019)

Case is 44mm made in Cuprum 479 alloy, it’s a world premiere because it preserves the positive qualities of copper and its ancestral benefits without any oxidation throughout time. Manual winding caliber with cylindrical spiral. Lapis dial. Power reserve is at 72hrs Priced at 214,107CHF

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Andersen Geneve X Edward Sexton Quotidiana ONLY WATCH (2021)
  • Edward Sexton, one of the world’s finest tailors, is partnering with Andersen to present a “Unique Piece”.
  • Bi-colour red and white gold case with flutes, manufactured by hand in 40mm.
  • Automatic movement Frédéric Piguet 11.50 dual barrel.
  • White gold “Losanges Magiques” (magic lozenge) hand guilloché dial with two windows.
  • One window at 12 o’clock to display days of the week, Dimanche, Montag, Tuesday, Mercoledi, Jueves, Joum’a, Shabbat.
  • The other at six o’clock to display the date.
  • “A” shaped ANDERSEN Genève hands in red gold.
  • Power reserve is 72 hours Unique piece Offered at Only Watch 2021 auctions conducted by Christie’s on Nov 6, 2021.
  • Estimate 60,000-70,000CHF Hammered at CHF 100,000CHF
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Antoine Preziuso TTR3 Blue Equalizer Frequencies (2019)

18k white gold case in 47mm, contains 233 saphirs of over 24 ct in total, in rare blue royal, baguette-cut, invisible mounting, with three solitary trillion saphirs floating on the dial, beside the three tourbillons. Manual winding movement with Triple tourbillon with three differentials. Power reserve is at 48hrs Unique piece Priced at 1,200,000.00CHF

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Armin Strom Orbit (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 43.4mm with a thickness of 12.6mm, ceramic bezel with sapphire caseback.
  • Featuring the signature Armin Strom movement layout, with the exposed three bridges visible, the Orbit is the first in the brand to feature an integrated bracelet.
  • Even more unique is the date display mechanism that uses a column wheel; with the pusher to activate the display of the date by the red arrow hand.
  • The dates are shown on the ceramic bezel, another push the hand will return to its resting position.
  • Date correction can be achieved via the crown or by the corrector.
  • Automatic calibre ASS20, micro rotor, column wheel date and power reserve indication on barrel.
  • Power reserve is 72 hrs Limited to 25pcs.
  • Priced at 31,300€
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Badollet Ivresse tourbillon (2012)

Badollet was founded by Jean Badollet in 1655 and went on to operate until 1924. The closure in 1924 was due to the outbreak of World War I. Years later, the brand was revived by a descendant of the Badollet family. This watch, the Badollet Ivresse tourbillon was introduced in 2012. The watch has a very interesting curve, the movement is curved. Case is in PT950 platinum. At the time, the CEO was Philippe Dubois, the designer of this watch was my good friend Eric Giroud. The watch maker that was in charge of the movement was none other than David Candaux. Only 50pcs was made and in 2012, Priced at 200,000CHF

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Bremont America’s Cup (2017)

The watch from 2017, has a count down chronograph. Limited to 235 pcs, priced at approx US$6,300.00

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Carl F. Bucherer Heritage BiCompax Annual (2019)

Stainless steel case in 41mm. Automatic caliber CFB1972 annual calendar and chronograph movement. Power reserve is at 42 hours. Limited to 888 pieces. Priced at US$7,200.00

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Chopard Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon (2022)
  • Lucent Steel A223 case in 41mm with a thickness of 8mm, sapphire crystal display caseback, Aletsch blue dial on solid gold, white gold indexes and hands with superluminova, integrated bracelet made of A223 Lucent steel.
  • Automatic in house LUC 96.24L Flying tourbillon movement, 22k micro-rotor, dual barrel, Poiçon de Genéve certified, COSC Certified.
  • Power reserve at 65hrs Priced at CHF112,000
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Christophe Claret the X-TREM-1 (2016)

The watch use 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 CHF288,000

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