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Quiz: 2024.02.20 QUIZ (Independent)

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VOUTILAINEN WORLD TIMER (2023)

VOUTILAINEN WORLD TIMER (2023). Cushion-shaped steel case measuring 39 x 48 mm with a thickness of 12 mm, accompanied by a leather strap and pin buckle. The hand-guilloché dial, water resistance of 30 meters. Manual-winding mechanical movement with a power reserve of 60 hours and operates at 18,000 variations per hour. The watch features functions for hours, minutes, and world time, the world time function is easily accessible by pressing the crown inwards to change the town and time zone.  Limited 10-piece. Priced at 198,000 CHF.  This watch is the winner of the Men’s Complication at the 2023 GPHG

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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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Urwerk 111C (2018)

Monobloc steel case with PVD gun metal color in 42x46mm. A Jumping hour retrograde minute watch that uses all the cutting edge technology to produce. Optical fiber seconds display. Winding crown is at the middle of the case (on top), setting lever at 3 o’clock. Automatic movement with no directional winding mechanism. Power reserve at 48 hours. Limited to 25 pcs Priced at 130,000.00CHF

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Ulysse Nardin Freak NeXt (2019)

Platinum / Titanium case in 45mm. Automatic calibre UN-25X, featuring UN Grinder concept; high 12Hz frequency with NeXt 3D Flying oscillator and Ulysse anchor escapement. The “Grinder” uses the smallest of wrist movements. The oscillating weight is connected to a frame carrying four clicks or blades, which gives the self-winding system twice the angular stroke (like a bicycle fitted with four pedals instead of two). About the escapement and balance : the idea of this regulating organ is to eliminate the axis of the balance wheel in order to create a virtual pivot point. This is a radical development that hugely improves the traditional principle of balance spring regulation introduced in the 17th century. The elimination of friction on the bearings, optimizing the movement’s energy consumption. The only remaining friction is with air, what remains is only a fraction of friction, no contact, no wear and no oil. Power reserve is at 70hrs Limited to 12 pcs Priced at 323,000.00CHF

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Speake-Marin Ripples (2022)
  • The La City case is inspired by the London financial district, made in stainless steel, at 40.3mm.
  • The brand’s first integrated bracelet watch, along with folding buckle. Grey brushed dial with Ripples pattern, signature heart shaped hands.
  • Proprietary automatic calibre SMA03-T, micro rotor.
    Power reserve is 52 hours
  • Limited production
  • Priced at CHF 19,900
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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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Richard Mille RM 63-02 World Timer Automatic (2016)

new in-house movement and it is with ease to use the world time. This was achieved by removing the need for a pusher when using the time zone function: the grade-5 titanium rotating bezel is actually set on ball bearings, allowing easy adjustment when the wearer is setting a time zone. The rotating bezel also has a wheel connected to the movement which directly manipulates the hour hand, increasing time-setting accuracy and speed. When you’ve set your city to the 12 o’clock position, the watch will have the 23 cities set in their time zones referenced against your home city. 50 hours power reserve; grade 5 titanium case in 47mm. Priced at US$145,000.00

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Ressence Type 3W (2019)

Grade 5 Titanium case in 44mm. Unique winding system involve twisting the bottom half of the case. Also, to make adjustments such as setting and winding, and the whole system is operated by Ressence’s patented Orbiting Convex System (or ROCS). Automatic movement using the 2824/2 as base with heavy modifications. Power reserve is 36hrs Priced at 36,500.00CHF

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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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Patek Philippe Ref 6007-001 Calatrava (2020)
  • Case in stainless steel at 40mm.
  • Automatic self-winding caliber 324SC.
  • Power reserve is 40hrs.
  • Limited to 1000pcs.
  • Priced at 25,720€
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