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Quiz: 2025.05.28 Quiz (Time -honoured Houses)
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Universelle RD4 (2023). 18k white gold case in 42mm with a thickness of 15.5mm, ultra-complication with 23 complications, 40 functions. Openworked dial, sapphire crystal with display caseback, water resistance to 20m. Automatic in house calibre 1000, 90 jewels, 1140 components, calibre size 34.3mm x 8.8mm. Its is a minute repeater, grand / petite sonnerie, flying tourbillon, chronograph flyback and split-seconds, perpetual calendar. Power reserve is 64 hours Priced at CHF 1,600,000 This watch is the Grand Prix winner of the 2023 GPHG
The case measures 37mm in diameter and 11.4mm thick, made from 950 platinum (SLGB001) , sapphire crystal with box shape and inner anti-reflective coating, water-resistant to 100 meters. “Shinshu Ice Forest” dial, inspired by the frozen landscapes around the Shinshu Studio-ice blue. Inside is the all-new Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2 with ±20 seconds per year accuracy, 72-hour power reserve, automatic winding, and a newly implemented regulation system for ultra-fine adjustment. The SLGBO01 comes with a crocodile strap and platinum clasp; SLGBO01 limited to 80 pieces, priced at £42,000
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
- 18k pink gold case 16mm x 17mm 6.8mm thick with linked bracelet that is the same thickness as the case.
- Diamond cabochon crown.
- Surprisingly comfortable on the wrist.
- Priced at 26,000€
- Stainless steel – Oystersteel case at 40mm, black dial, with stainless steel bracelet. Updated features including new crown guards, Chromalight applied numerals, 05 is now used instead of just 5.
- Updated automatic calibre 3230 movement, Rolex patented Chronergy escapement, chronometer certified.
- Power reserve is 70hrs
- Priced at CHF7,000
From Jean Claude Biver personal collection. 18k pink gold case in 35mm. The 1518 was the first perpetual calendar chronograph wrist watch ever produced in a series (1941). Only 281 pieces were made until 1954. This watch is up for auction at at Phillips on June 27/28 2020 in Geneva. Estimate 1,200,000 – 2,400,000CHF
Sandblasted titanium case in 47mm. SkyChart, Day&Night indication and Tourbillon. Both globe made in titanium and blue is done by oxydation by laser. Continent by liquid ceramic – luminescent Saturn bridge on the earth globe. Manual winding caliber GP09320-109. Power reserve is at 60hours. Priced at CHF295,000
IWC’s first carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) case at 46.5mm. Titanium crown, case back and folding buckle. Automatic in-house movement calibre 52110, 257 components and 31 jewels, calendar display at 6. Power reserve is 168 hours Limited to 100pcs Priced at US$17,500.00
The Reverso is made in platinum, size is 36mm X 55mm. JLC caliber 174 movement, 50 hour power reserve. Limited to 75 pieces. Priced at US$350,000.00
Patrimony Traditionnelle Caliber 2755 This is a grande complication watch, tourbillon, minute repeater and perpetual calendar.The manual winding Calibre 2755 movement beats at 2.5Hz, Geneva seal, with over 602 parts, 58 hours power reserve. 18k rose gold case in 44mm. Priced at US$699,000.00
