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Rolex Daytona 16520 (2000)

Rolex Daytona 16520, prior to 2000, all Daytona movements were from outside suppliers. The 16520 uses the movement from the El Primero by Zenith with modifications.

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TAG Heuer Monaco Special Edition DLC Titanium (2021)

39mmx39mm case in grade 2 titanium. Automatic chronograph TAG Heuer Calibre 02, in house integrated chronograph movement with vertical clutch and column wheel. Power reserve is 80hrs Priced at CHF8,000

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Cartier Santos-Dumont Limited edition (2020)

Case is two-tone steel and pink gold in 43.5mm x 31.4mm x 7.3mm. Hand winding Cartier 430 MC based on Piaget 430P ultra-thin calibre. Interchangeable strap system. “14-Bis” celebrates Santos-Dumont’s 1906 flight of 220 metres which won the Aero-Club de France prize. (The 1st flight of over 100m). The caseback features the engraving of “no.14 bis” known as a ‘kite of compartments’. Limited to 500pcs Power reserve is 38hrs Priced at US$7,250.00

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Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision Red X DFS MOT Special Edition (2019)

Titanium case in 45mm. UN250 automatic movement with silicium escapement and balance. New case design made thinner by a box-domed crystal. This timepiece is created exclusively for DFS Masters of Time, with lacquered red bridges and “X” at 10 o’clock. Limited to 5 pcs. Priced at 145,500AUD

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Zenith Chronomaster Revival A385 (2021)

Stainless Steel case in 37mm. The ladder bracelet is inspired by the original 1960s design by Gay Freres. Today, Gay Freres is no longer in operation (it was integrated into Rolex in 1998) but the bracelet is a faithful recreation of the original “ladder” design. Automatic El Primero calibre 400; 36,000BPH. Power reserve is 50 hours. Priced at 8,400CHF

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Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complete Calendar Moonphase (2020)

18k red gold case with bracelet in 40mm. Automatic calibre 6654, 321 components. Featuring the Blancpain signature underlugs quick setting corrector. Sapphire display case back. Moon Phase display. Power reserve at 72 hours. Priced at 42,700CHF

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Breguet Type XX Only Watch 2021 flyback chronograph (2021)

Breguet Type XX Only Watch 2021 flyback chronograph (2021). Stainless steel case in 38.30 mm, thickness 13.90 mm. Bidirectional graduated rotating bezel with triangular markings for flight calculations. Hand winding fly back chronograph movement Cal. Valjoux 235. Unique piece To be offered at Only Watch 2021 auctions conducted by Christie’s on Nov 6, 2021 Estimate 35,000-50,000CHF Sold for 250,000CHF

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Breitling AVI Ref.765 1953 Re-Edition (2020)

Platinum case with blue dial or stainless steel case with black dial in 41mm. Manual winding B09 caliber. COSC certified. Featuring a column wheel with vertical clutch. Power reserve is at 70 hrs. 5 years warranty. Limited to 153 pcs (platinum case blue dial) Limited to 1953pcs (steel case black dial) Priced at 39,000CHF in Platinum.  7,900CHF in stainless steel

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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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Jaeger LeCoultre Grand Reverso Ultra Thin (2014)

Jaeger LeCoultre Grand Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 Chocolate was released in 2014.  The watch is housed in a 18K pink gold case with a brown dial that was inspired by an early Reverso from Jaeger-LeCoultre.  Another unique feature is a burgundy cordovan strap from Argentinian polo boot maker Casa Fagiliano – Grand Reverso size comes in at 46.8mm x 27.4mm and only 7.3mm thick.  On the movement; it uses calibre 822/2, beats at 3Hz, 19 jewels, 45-hour power reserve.  Priced at 12,000 Euro

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