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Quiz: 2024.04.19 Quiz (Animals)

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Roger Dubuis Knights of the Round Table Monotourbillon/X (2022)
  • Incredibly detailed knights (or animals of the zodiac in the case of the Chinese zodiac edition) individually crafted wonders of micro-sculpture, arrayed at 12 points around the dial serving as the hour indexes.
  • Each knight are at 6mm tall and is individually crafted in pink gold.
  • Purple blocks of carved Murano glass surrounds the central tourbillon, with double surfaced flange also carved from a single block of Murano glass.
  • 18k Pink gold case in 45mm.
  • Manual-winding caliber RD115, this is the first central tourbillon movement by Roger Dubuis.
  • The crown has two modes winding / setting.
  • The pusher at two o’clock is to activate them; when the pusher is engaged, a small red marker pops up that indicates the watch can now be adjusted.
  • Limited to 8pcs.
  • Priced at 620,000USD
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Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art La legende du zodiaque chinois series – Monkey (2016)
  • Case is 40mm in Platinum PT950.
  • Automatic in house caliber 2460 G4 with Hallmark of Geneva certification, 22k gold oscillating weight.
  • Unique four apertures display showing the hours, minutes, days and dates.
  • A paper-cutting technique known as Jianzhi, a popular art echoed in Swiss culture through its famous Scherenschnitt paper-cutting was adapted into the dial production; the monkey motif is etched directly in the metal.
  • The pattern remains semi-embedded and stands out from its gold base by a subtle stage-setting of variously accentuating reliefs creating a depth effect.
  • Then the dial is finished with Grand Feu enameling, which is achieved by firing at temperatures between 800 and 900 degrees Celsius.
  • Power reserve is at 40hrs Limited to 12pcs.
  •  Priced at US$128,000.00
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Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi – Year of the Rooster (2017)

Chopard dedicates an annual limited series of L.U.C XP watches to the Chinese Zodiac, thereby uniting Swiss, Chinese and Japanese traditions within these timepieces. Switzerland is represented by Chopard Manufacture and its L.U.C XP model featuring an ultra-thin movement and prestigious finishing. Japan expresses its expertise in the field of precious lacquer, enriched with mother-of-pearl marquetry. And finally, China showcases its culture through the rooster symbolism picked up on the dial of the new . This watch has the caliber 96.17-L automatic movement; 3.3mm thick and operate at 4Hz (28,800bph) with a power reserve of 65 hours, COSC certified. 18k RG case in 39.5mm wide and 6.8mm thick. 22k gold micro rotor. Limited to 88 pcs. Priced at HK$169,000.00

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HYT H4 Dragon (2017)

This unique watch was made in 2017, with a case at 51mm, based on the H1 movement, sub seconds indicator on the left, power reserve indicator on the right. 8 baguette sapphire and 8 baguette emerald to dress up this unique watch. Priced at 170,000CHF

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Genus GNS1.2 (2023)

Case is in damascus titanium at 43mm with a thickness of 13.3mm, sapphire crystal with display caseback, water resistant to 30m. Manual winding movement, caliber 160W-1.2; with 418 components. Hours are indicated by 12 satellite indices / peripheral and axial rotation (patent pending), the arrow on the left gives the fixed indication.
Minutes are indicated by the 11 mobile elements transitioning between two counter-rotating wheels (patent pending) the dragon in this model. Next to the crown on the right gives the precise minute reading. Power reserve is at 50 hrs. Priced at 163,125CHF

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Jaquet Droz Tropical Bird Repeater (2018)

18k red gold case in 47mm. When the minute repeater function is activated, there are 7 animated areas on the dial: * Waterfall in the background will flow. * The hummingbird flap its wings at 40 times per second. * The peacock opens and closes its tail feathers. * Three dragonflies with super luminous wings moves near 9 o’clock * The toucan at 2 o’clock moves its beak. Jaquet Droz RMA89 manual winding minute repeater movement. Power reserve is at 60hours. Limited to 8pcs. Priced at US$661,500.00

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Jacob & Co. Astronomia Dragon (2017)

Sapphire case with double Anti-Reflective treatment in 50mm. Hours, Minutes, Dial Rotating in 20 min on the Central Axis, Patented Differential Gears System; Spherical 288 Facets Exclusive Jacob Cut® White Diamond, Weight: 1 carat; rotating in 60sec on 2 axes; Magnesium Lacquered Globe Rotating in 60sec on 2 axes; Gravitational Tourbillon Cage Rotating on 3 axes: 1st Axis: in 60sec, 2nd Axis: in 5min, 3rd Axis: Central Axe in 20min; Top 3D Dragon Rose Gold finishes PVD rotating on the Central Axe. Manufacture Jacob & Co. Manual Winding JCAM16 caliber, power reserve at 60 hours. Unique Piece. One million US dollars.

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Parmigiani Toric Capitole “Inspired by the Sandoz collection”(2018)

It is a wandering hours Minute Repeater. 45mm case in 18k WG. Manufacturer manual movement PF321, with 40hours power reserve. 10 meters water resistance. Snake shaped, blued, Cathedral gongs. Unique Piece. Priced at 390,000.00CHF

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MB&F Horological Machine No.10 – aka HM10 ‘Bulldog’ (2020)

Case is in titanium or red gold combination with sapphire crystal. 45mm across, 54mm from nose to tail and height of 24mm. Left crown at 11 o’clock for winding; right crown at 1 o’clock for setting the time. Manual winding movement with a frequency at 2.5Hz (18,000vph). Bespoke flying 14mm balance wheel. Movement is composed of 301 components. Single barrel with a power reserve of 45hrs. Priced at CHF 98,000 (Ti). CHF 112,000 (Ti/18k)

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URWERK X Revolution UR-105 Bronze Samurai & Foo Dogs (2018)

Bronze case in (L53mm, W39.5mm, Thickness 16.8mm)with art work done by Johnny Dowell aka King Nerd, a former master engraver at revered British gunmaker Purdey. The engravings are inspired by traditional Asian art, manga and tattoo art. Movement is a 5.02 UR automatic winding regulated by a double turbine, 48 hours power reserve. Each is a unique piece. Price : upon request

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