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Quiz: 2025.02.15 Quiz (Years Ahead)

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Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Twin Beat (2019)
  • 42mm case in platinum.
  • As the name suggest; the watch features a patent pending design utilizing a dual frequencies system.
  • At the push of a button, it can switch from 5hz (regular) beat for normal operation; or 1.2hz (using silicium escapement) for extended storage operation at 65 days power reserve.
  • If you leave it at 5Hz, power reserve is 4 days.
  • The watch is a perpetual calendar with Instantaneous jump (patent pending), Caliber 3610 QP is an integrated perpetual calendar movement; which allows user to adjust the date at any time without the need to observe the safety zone.
  • Black coating bridges NAC treated (provides better resistance to corrosion) Limited production.
  • Priced at 225000€
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Patek Philippe Ref.5550P Advanced Research (2011)

is a very very special watch. Much of the internal components uses the brands (at the time) newest silicon called Silinvar. In this watch it’s using the GyromaxSi balance wheel. The shape of the wheel looks like an hour glass with inlaid gold added for weight. Two other parts also using this new material are the Pulsomax escapement and the Spiromax balance spring. The combination of these three components involved in the energy transfer of the watch are together called “Oscillomax.” The caliber 240 Q Si is based on the existing ultra-thin perpetual calendar caliber 240 Q automatic movement. The Si version has a power reserve of 70 hours – compared to the original’s 48 hours. “Advanced Research” printed on the dial above six o’clock. PT Platinum 950 case in 37.2mm. Limited to 300pcs.

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Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar Platinumtech PAM00715 (2021)
  • Platinumtech case – proprietary 950 platinum alloy in 44mm.
  • Automatic in house calibre P.4100 with micro-rotor.
  • Power reserve is 72hrs.
  • Priced at 66,000€
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Jaeger LeCoultre Hybris Artistica Master Gyrotourbillon I (2005)
  • It also features a perpetual calendar with an equation of time.
  • 45mm Case is in Platinum PT950 set with 477 baguette-cut diamonds on case, dial and bracelet, weighing a total of 60.2 carats.
  • Manual winding gyro tourbillon movement Calber 177, made up of 679 components with 118 jewels.
  • The mechanism has two carriages; the outer carriage rotates once every 60 seconds, the inner carriage rotates once every 24 seconds.
  • Inside the inner carriage is the 14k gold balance wheel, balance spring, and the escapement; the tourbillon carriage is made out of aluminium and titanium construction, comprises no fewer than 90 parts, weighs less than half a gram.
  • Power reserve is at 8 days.
  • Priced at (approx.) 1,380,000€
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IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar (2024)

The watch represents a significant advancement in calendar watch technology, establishing itself as the best in the watch world. This model is IWC’s first secular perpetual calendar, designed to accurately keep time until the year 3999 without needing adjustments, even incorporating the Gregorian calendar’s leap year exceptions with a

400-year gear. This gear enables the watch to adhere to all the Gregorian calendar’s rules and exceptions, addressing the intricate rules that usually apply to centurial years.

This watch also features an accurate moon phase display that deviates just one day in 45 million years, setting a new standard in precision. The amazing thing about this movement is that these accuracies are achieved with a minimalistic approach in the gear designs, allowing it to maintain high accuracy while keeping the movement size relatively unchanged.

The watch is encased in a 44.4mm platinum case with a thickness of 15mm, and features sapphire crystal with a display case back and water resistance up to 50m. The layout retains the classic arrangement of calendar functions and moon phases similar to those in Kurt Klaus’ original perpetual calendar design, with all indicators adjustable via the crown. Glass dial with white lacquer base. Visually, the easy telltale sign is the gear visible at 4 o’clock. The automatic movement, Calibre 52460, features a Pellaton winding system

Power reserve is 7 days

Priced at CHF150,000

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F.P. Journe Quantième Perpétuel (2020)

The watch case is available in 40 or 42mm in Platinum PT950 or 18K 6N gold; also new are the blue or whitened guilloche Silver dial. Automatic calibre 1300.3 in 18K rose gold, off-centre 22K gold guilloche winding rotor featuring unidirectional winding. Perpetual calendar with instantaneous jump. Power Reserve is 160hrs Priced at 66,400CHF for RG. 70,000CHF for PT.

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Frédérique Constant Perpetual Calendar (2016)

A perpetual calendar can recognise leap year, different days in a month and hence you don’t need to set the watch if you keep it running.  Stainless case in 42mm with a thickness of 10.2mm.  Automatic in house FC755 calibre, with moonphase, power reserve is 38 hours.  Priced at USD 9000

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Blancpain Villeret Quantieme Perpetuel Ref:6656-1127-MMB (2018)

Stainless steel case in 40mm. Perpetual calendar with moonphase. Unique adjustment devices underneath the lugs. Stainless steel bracelet. Automatic movement with 3 days power reserve. Priced at CHF34200

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar (2019)

The case is in Platinum / Titanium 41mm. Movement is automatic Caliber 5133, the thickness of this movement is at 2.89mm which is a world record of the thickness. Two patents are new to this watch – No: 1 the end of the month cam is integrated to the day of the month wheel, standing now at the same level as the wheel. No2: the end of the month cam is integrated to the month wheel, standing now at the same level as the wheel, this allows to have the movement with less thickness. Power reserve at 40hours. This watch is the winner of the GPHG2019 “AIGUILLE D’OR” GRAND PRIX Priced at 150,800CHF

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A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honey Gold Lumen (2024)

41.5mm in diameter and 14.6mm thick, featuring a sapphire crystal with a display case back and water resistance to 30m. The manual winding manufacture calibre L952.4 consists of 684 parts and is assembled twice for perfection. It includes a classic column-wheel chronograph, a perpetual calendar, and a tourbillon. It features an instantaneously jumping perpetual calendar, a precise minute counter for the chronograph, and a tourbillon with a stop-seconds mechanism for precise setting. The arrangement forms an equilateral triangle with the Lange outsize date at 12 o’clock, creating a harmonious and balanced display. Limited to 50 pcs.

Power reserve is at 50 hours.

Priced at €620,000

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