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TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Oracle Red Bull Racing (2025)

Titanium Case is in 44mm, thickness is in 14.1mm, sapphire crystal with screw down case back, water resistant to 200m. Carbon bezel insert. Automatic Chronograph movement Caliber 1.

Power reserve is 50hrs

Priced at CHF5300

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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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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 X Gulf (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 39 x 47.4mm
  • Thickness 15.1mm
  • Automatic movement
  • Power reserve 80hrs
  • Priced at CHF 7,250
  • WINNER of the 2022 GPHG Iconic Watch Prize

The watch dimension is almost identical to the original piece from 1969.  One of the most recognisable chronograph, heavily tied to automotive theme.  Legendary actor Steve McQueen used the Monaco in the movie LeMans.

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Cartier Santos Dumont lacquered case (2022)
  • 18k rose gold case in 43.5mm x 31.4mm with lacquered bezel and matching dial color.
  • Manual winding manufacture 430 MC movement.
  • Power reserve is 38 hours.
  • Limited to 250 pcs
  • Priced at 12,000€
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Rolex Submariner Ref 6204 (1954)

Stainless steel case in 37mm. Automatic Cal. A260. The first Submariner was introduced in 1953 which had a water resistance capabilities of up to 100 meters, making this a very early example. This watch is available at Phillips Auction on 10th July 2020 in Hong Kong. Estimate : 100,000 to 200,000 USD

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IWC Big Pilot’s Watch London Boutique special edition (2018)
  • Stainless steel case with a engraved case-back in 46.2mm.
  • Automatic IWC-manufactured calibre 52010, a soft iron inner case to protect the movement form magnetism.
  • Power reserve at 7 days.
  • The London edition is limited to just 138 examples, referencing the Boutique’s address, 138 New Bond Street.
  • Priced at £11,750.00
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra-Thin Salmon Dial (2019)

18k white gold case in 39mm. Automatic in house 2121 caliber. Power reserve is at 40 hours. Limited to 75pcs. Priced at USD55,400.00

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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual-Time “Everest” Limited Edition (2021)
  • Created in 2019 for the American explorer and photographer Cory Richards as a prototype watch, this year Vacheron brought that prototype into production, the Everest Dual time.
  • Cory and his team attempted to summit Everest via the extremely treacherous North-East Ridge, approaching from Tibet.
  • The winter climb of Gasherbrum II (GII), the thirteenth-highest mountain in the world at 8,035 meters above sea level, saw Richards become the first American to summit Gasherbrum II.
  • Case is 41mm in titanium.
  • Automatic in-house calibre 5110 DT/2, dual time function.
  • Power reserve is 60hrs Limited 150pcs.
  • Priced at 30700€
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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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