Watch Facts

Quiz: 2023.12.03 Quiz (Intermediate)

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Zeitwinkel 273 <> (2021)
  • Stainless steel 316L case in 42.5mm with a thickness of 13.8mm.
  • Sapphire crystal both front and back, dial also in fume sapphire.
  • Automatic movement calibre ZW0103 with big date – quick setting at 11; German silver main plate and bridges, bi-directional winding rotor.
  • Power reserve is 72hrs.
  • Priced at CHF14,500
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Vincent Calabrese NHC NOUVELLE HORLOGERIE (2000s)

– Mythological Times. Kronos was one of the chief gods of Greek mythology, who with his hour glass personified time and with his scythe, fate. The dial of this model depicts a young woman vainly pursuing eternal youth while Kronos inexorably fulfils his mission. Enamel painting by Shinji Himeno. 40mm in stainless steel case. ETA 2892A2 – Automatic movement with 42 hours power reserve. Limited to 100 piece. Priced at 8,800.00 CHF

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Trilobe Une Folle Journee (2022)

Grade 5 titanium case in 40.5mm with a thickness of 17.8mm, 10.8mm domed sapphire crystal. Time is displayed via several DLC titanium rings that seems to be floating but in fact is supported by titanium pillars hidden underneath. Automatic movement with micro rotor, calibre X-Centric. Power reserve is 48hrs Priced at 21,500Euro

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Sylvain Pinaud Origine (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 40mm
  • Manual winding movement with
  • Power reserve 55hrs
  • Priced at CHF 73,200
  • Collection 2022
  • This watch is the winner of the 2022 GPHG “Horological Revelation” Prize
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SINN Spezialuhren EZM12 (2017)
  • The watch case is in stainless steel at 40mm.
  • The EZM 12 has been developed in collaboration with physicians for use in emergency medicine.
  • Furthermore, it is a key tool for anyone working in public health.
  • The case construction comprises of special seals that allows for cleaning and disinfection.
  • A unique system that enables the user to quickly dissemble and assemble the watch, strap and bezel.
  • When the watch was designed, it had the health professionals in mind, the design of the case has no sharp edges that could tear latex or nitrile gloves.
  • Both crowns on the EZM 12 feature wide grooves, allowing even gloved hands to operate them easily.
  • Count-up inner rotating bezel for quick and easy reading of the ‘platinum ten minutes’ and ‘golden hour’, as well as countdown outer rotating bezel; pulse rotor with pulse rotor scale for measuring heart rate.
  • Automatic movement ETA 2836-2.
  • Power reserve is at 42 hours.
  • Priced at 3320€
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Romain Gauthier Prestige HM (2007)

18k white gold case in 41 mm diameter. The winding and setting mechanism are set into the back of the watch, creating a perfect symmetry of the case. Movement is hand-wound caliber 2206HM. Power reserve is 60hrs. Limited to 38pcs. Priced at 58,000CHF

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Rexhep Rexhepi AkriviA Chronometre Contemporain ONLY WATCH (2019)

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 platinum 950PT in 38mm. Unique blue grey enamel dial, poli berce gold hands. RR01 hand-wound Caliber, chronometer precision and it incorporates a hacking second and zero-reset mechanism. Single barrel with a jewelled pivot, 100 hours of power reserve. Unique piece Auction Estimate 40,000 – 60,000USD

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REBELLION Weap One Bi Axial Flying Tourbillon (2022)
  • Titanium Black DLC case in 69.8 x 38.8 x 26mm, cylinder shaped sapphire. Luminous numerals, hour display on left, minute on right.
  • Manual winding Weap One flying tourbillon movement, collaboration with Concepto.
  • Power reserve is 50hrs
  • Limited to 10pcs
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Raúl Pagès Soberly Onyx (2016)

Raúl Pagès was the restorer at Parmigiani whom worked on the original Breguet Symphatique clock, he also worked on numerous restoration projects on automatons. Not long ago, he started his own workshop, continuing restoration projects for museums and private collectors. He also created his own automaton; the mechanical tortoise (will show this later). This year (2016), he released his first wrist watch – . The watch features a robust vintage 1950’s Cyma 586k caliber. All the bridges and balance have Raúl’s personal touch. Soberly Onyx, obviously has a black onyx dial, with handmade 18ct white gold indexes; hardened steel hands all done by hand work. I was told that the design of the watch was heavily influenced by the Art Deco style. Art Deco style started in the 1920s, the term was first used by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier. 18k grey gold case in 40mm. 42 hours power reserve The Soberly Onyx is priced at 48,000CHF – only 10pcs will be made

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Manufacture Royale Androgyne Tourbillon (2017)

This tourbillon is using an in house caliber MR02, flat hairspring and free-sprung balance wheel that beats at 3Hz. The manual winding movement consists of 178 total components, 17-jewels, power reserve 108-hours. Escapement wheel and pallet in silicon. 43 mm case in 18k rose gold, with 52 components, including a bezel fixed to the case by 12 screws. Limited to 20pcs Priced at USD87,000

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