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Jaquet Droz Magic Lotus Automaton (2019)

Case is 43mm in 18k rose gold. Features a new automaton, an operable animation of running river with koi, lotus movement and other scenery, the lotus flower even changes color (random) three times every revolution; and it can run for more than 4 minutes. On the movement; the bridges and oscillating weight are hand-engraved with naturalist motifs, with carp and Lotus flowers echoing the carvings on the dial side. The non-engraved elements on the movement are also decorated (circular graining, drawn strokes) and chamfered by hand. Jaquet Droz 2653 AT2, self-winding movement; power reserve is at 68 hours. Limited to 28 pcs. Priced at 200,000CHF

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Hermes Arceau Cheval Cosmique (2020)

18K white gold case in 41mm. Hand engraved dial with equestrian motif is done on a gold plate less than half a centimetre thick. First, by engraving the waves and accentuating them with a fine black lacquer; followed by fixing this engraving in place on the dial before covering the surrounding area with aventurine. Automatic manufacture movement H1837. Paired with an abyss blue alligator strap. Power reserve is at 50 hours. Limited to 24 pcs Priced at 56,000CHF

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Cartier Métiers d’Art Crash Tigrée Métamorphoses (2022)
  • Case is in 18k yellow gold decorated with diamonds and enamel.
  • The turquoise, sea green, navy blue and are the result of masterful enamelling. Each color gives a different hues, but some are graduated to appear as though they melt into each other like watercolors.
  • Champlevé enameling separated by lines of diamonds, inspiration came from African wildlife—crocodiles, zebras, lions, tortoises.
  • Limited to 50pcs
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Bulgari Divas’ Dream Mosaica (2023)
•18k rose gold case, dial, bezel and lugs set with round diamonds (3.8cts), pink sapphires (3.5 cts), pink sapphire cabochon crown, water resistance 30m.
•Dial is fully set with diamonds and sapphires. Pink alligator strap with rose gold folding buckle with diamonds.
•Automatic winding Calibre BVL 191
•Power reserve is 42 hours
•Price on request
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Voutilainen Starry Night Vine (2019)

18k white gold case in 39mm. Manual wind movement with direct impulse escapement and two escape wheels; German silver and titanium base plate and bridges with decoration by Unryuan studio; gold wheels. Mr Tatsuo Kitamura lacquer artists created the dial lacquer works, another half of the landscape is created by Anita Porchet, one of the greatest enamel artist. Vineyard with rich colors is made with email cloisonne techniques. It shows vineyard on his full beauty, grapes fulfilled in enjoyable colors. Power reserve is at 65hrs This watch is the winner of the GPHG 2019 in the Artistic Crafts Watch Prize category Unique piece Priced at 248,000CHF

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Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Pont Des Amoureux (2020)

Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Pont Des Amoureux (2020). 18k white gold case in 42mm. Automatic winding movement caliber Q020 retrograde function with on demand animation module developed exclusively for VCA by Agenhor. The 2 figures meet at noon or midnight and exchange a kiss. Time is suspended for a brief moment; the hands return to 12:03. Power reserve is 36 hrs Numbered edition Priced at 114,000.00CHF

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Tudor Black Bay P01 (2019)

Stainless steel case in 42mm. Snowflake hands; hinged end link with rotating bezel blocking system. Automatic MT5612 movement bidirectional winding with silicon balance spring. COSC certified. Waterproof to 200 meters. Power reserve is at 70hrs Priced at CHF3,750.00

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Oris Carl Brashear Chronograph Limited Edition (2018)

Oris introduces its second limited edition bronze watch to commemorate the legacy of US Navy Master Diver, Carl Brashear (2018). Multi-piece bronze case, bronze minute scale top ring in 43mm. Automatic chronograph movement using the Oris 771, base SW 510. Power reserve at 48 hours. Limited to 2000pcs Priced at US$4,950.00

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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm (2023)

Stainless steel case in 38mm with a thickness of 10.8mm, sapphire crystal with display caseback. Automatic calibre H10, hacking seconds. Power reserve is 80hrs Priced at US$895

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DOXA ARMY WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND EDITION (2022)
  • CASE: Matt ceramic, container in titanium
  • Diameter 42.50 mm x 44.50 mm
  • Height 11.95 mm
  • Screw-down crown
  • Water resistance 30 ATM / 300 meters / 984 feet
  • Stainless steel, screw down case back
  • MOVEMENT: Swiss mechanical automatic, self-winding, COSC certified Chronometer Power reserve 42 hours Frequency 28,800 vph (4.0 Hz)
  • 25 Jewels
  • CHF 4,200 / Limited to 100 pieces
  • It was one of the very first watches to use a coating process for cases that was relatively new to the watchmaking industry: the stainless-steel case was blackened by oxidation, giving it a matte black finish that prevented any glare, a key criterion for military equipment. This visual effect, quite original at the time, is maintained in today’s reissue through the choice of matte black ceramic for the case
  • Collection 2022
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