Watch Facts

Quiz: 2023.12.15 Quiz (Chronograph)

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Vacheron Constantin 4178 chronograph (1948)
  • Vacheron Constantin brings us the Maison’s heritage pieces.
  • Chosen with patience and talent by the Masion’s heritage department specialist, vintage watches covering the entire 20th century are now part of the “Les Collectionneurs” collection.
  • These pieces are carefully restored by the maison and comes with a certificate of authenticity, and a 2 year guarantee.
  • 36 mm case in 18k pink gold with tear drop lugs.
  • Manual winding movement cal 492, 30-minute counter chronograph wristwatch.
  • 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock, applied indexes.
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Omega Flightmaster (1960s)

The Omega Flightmaster, a variant from the Speedmaster line. Introduced in 1969, the Flightmaster features the most comprehensive functions with dual TimeZone, chronograph, day and night, etc. The version shown here is the Cal.910 which has the day & night indication whereas the later Cal.911 has the sub seconds indication. Manual winding chronograph in stainless steel.

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Rolex Oyster Chronograph 6234 (1950s)

It is considered to be the grandfather of the infamous Rolex Daytona. Produced from 1955 to 1961, featuring manual winding Caliber 72 with 17 jewels and column wheel chronograph movement.

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Patek Philippe 1518 (1948)

From Jean Claude Biver personal collection. 18k pink gold case in 35mm. The 1518 was the first perpetual calendar chronograph wrist watch ever produced in a series (1941). Only 281 pieces were made until 1954. This watch is up for auction at at Phillips on June 27/28 2020 in Geneva. Estimate 1,200,000 – 2,400,000CHF

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H. Moser Streamliner Chronograph Blacker than Black (2022)

Vantablack absorb 99.965% of all light – is a carbon nanotube coating with microscopic tube measuring one-millionth of a millimeter thick, covering the case, bracelet, and dial of the watch. This is a concept piece shown at the Watches and Wonders 2022.

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TAG Heuer Carrera 01 CLEP Edition (2018)

2018 TAG Heuer launch a China-only limited edition watch to mark the partnership with CLEP, which is the China Lunar Exploration Program. The Chinese Lunar Exploration Program started in 2004 with a program that focus on orbit, landing and return to earth. 2007, China’s first lunar probe Chang’e-1 successfully launched and was first lunar probe to send back to earth a detailed 3-D map of the lunar landscape. The next mission was completed in 2008 where the Chang’e-2 and Chang’e-3 lunar probes were successfully launched. The watch is in Stainless steel, in 43mm. Automatic chronograph movement Heuer 01 with 50hrs power reserve. Limited to 100pcs. Sold exclusively at JD.com

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Hublot Square Bang Unico (2023)
•Black or white ceramic (or sapphire) case in 41mm with a thickness of 12mm.
•Automatic in house flyback chronograph calibre HUB1280, column wheel, 354 components.
•One click Interchangeable strap system.
•Power reserve is 72hrs
•Priced at CHF24,900 (Sapphire case limited to 250pc at CHF90,000)
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RJ Romain Jerome Steampunk (2014)

Automatic chronograph, 50mm case in 18k Rose Gold. Power reserve at 42hours. Limited to 25 pieces Priced at 29,500€

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PETERMANN BÉDAT CHRONOGRAPHE RATTRAPANTE (2023)

PETERMANN BÉDAT CHRONOGRAPHE RATTRAPANTE (2023). Platinum case, 38.6mm diameter, 13.7mm thickness, leather strap, pin buckle. Manual-winding mechanical movement, 42-hour power reserve, 18,000 variations/hour. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, split-seconds chronograph, instant minute counter. Reference: 2941. Launched March 2023, 10-piece limited series. Price: 243,000 CHF. This watch is the winner of the Chronograph prize at the 2023 GPHG

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Panerai Luminor 40mm Chrono Pam 74 (2005)

brushed titanium case 40mm. Automatic chronograph El Primero movement, black dial with silver hands and brown leather strap. The watch features hrs, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, a date between 4 and 5 o’clock, chronograph with three counters – reading through to 1/10th second, and tachymeter scale around the bezel ring dial. Sapphire back case. The PAM 74 was featured in the Hollywood movie : The Transporter

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