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Quiz: 2025.08.28 Quiz (Master of Materials)

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SevenFriday Free-D (2022)

2022 marks the 10th anniversary for SevenFriday and they are celebrating this special occasion with a new watch release, the Free-D. SevenFriday calls the Free-D a marriage between the long standing traditions of horology and the present developments combined in 3D printing. “With the help of HP’s modern technology, the Free-D maximizes wearing comfort : light, flexible but nonetheless resistant, its design is cutting edge, to say the least.” The watch is almost entirely made from a sustainable polyamide material called PA11. PA11 is a castor oil-based polyamide that is both organic and sustainable. The watch case design is quite unique, using the PA11 material to encase the titanium pod, which is constructed with a domed sapphire crystal, creating a capsule, the result is a very light product (at approx. 81g complete with the strap and buckle). The movement, a Swiss made Sellita SW300-1 displaying time in a non traditional way, using discs to show seconds, minutes and hours, is encased inside a grade 5 titanium pod, the frame (that cradles the pod) is cutting edge, digital manufacturing with Hewlett-Packard Multi jet fusion 3D Printing solutions, this material is sustainable and light. Even the strap is carrying the same concept and design, combining the PA11 cradle construction blend with leather, making this watch a totally new experience, unlike anything else on the market. Attention to detail is evident right down to the box, using the same 3D printing method, the box is printed in 1 single sequence, something amazing to behold. The watch dimension is equally non-traditional, with the pod being 44.8mm in diameter, the cradle is measured at 52.8mm (I assure you the whole watch feels more like a 46mm in a traditional sense). The watch is 100% Swiss made, a first for the company. Limited to 50pcs (The watch is exclusively offered at SevenFriday’s (7F) app) Priced at 3,500CHF

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon White Ceramic (2014)

This version was launched in 2014, the case is in white ceramic and titanium in 44mm. The manually wound movement have a long power reserve of 237 hours, which is almost 10 days, and it beats at 3Hz. Tourbillon is at 9 o’clock. Priced at US$213,000.00

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Richard Mille RM53-01 Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough (2018)

This is the 2nd polo watch from RM. This RM53-01 incorporates a cable system to suspend the movement; acting as shock and vibration absorbers. This watch also has a unique sapphire crystal; it is laminated with a poly vinyl – a first in the watch industry. This layer of lamination ensures upon breakage of the sapphire, the piece will remain intact; much like the windshield in an automobile. TPT Carbon case in 44.5mm X 49.9mm. Manual wind Tourbillon with 48 hours power reserve. Limited to 30pcs. Priced at 900,000.00 USD

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Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Automatic Yellow Neon SAXEM (2023)
•Sapphire Aluminum Oxide and rare Earth Mineral (SAXEM) case in 44mm, sapphire crystal with display caseback.
•Automatic tourbillon in house movement calibre HUB6035, comprises of 243 components and 26 rubies.
•Power reserve is 72hrs
•Limited to 50pcs
Priced at CHF200,000
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Armin Storm Resonance Dual Time (2018)

Titanium case with sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment in 59 mm x 43.4 mm. With the newest Caliber ARF17 in manual winding – two double barrel (4 barrels) to provide 120hrs to each side of the movement. Two independent movement with mirrored regulators; connected by their patented clutch springs. Limited to 8pcs. Priced at 180,000.00CHF

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TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02t Tourbillon CMC (Carbon Matrix Composite) (2017)

Case is made with a combination of materials; centre case is made from Grade 5 brushed titanium, while CMC components being used on the lugs and the bezel, size at 45mm. The watch features a flying Tourbillon and chronograph function. The Heuer-02T movement has a power reserve of 65 hours, and the movement is even COSC Chronometer certified. Limited to 250pcs. Priced at USD21,300.00

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Panerai Lab-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days PAM700 (2017)

This watch implemented the most technically advanced methods; resulting in no oils or liquid lubricants of any kind, and it comes with a 50-year guarantee. Carbotech case in 49mm. Dial is made of a carbon nanotube coating. The manual winding caliber P.3001/C has 3 days power reserve; bridges and mainplates are made from a tantalum-based ceramic containing a high percentage of carbon making oiling of the pivots unnecessary. The pallet lever and escapement wheel are made of DLC-coated silicon. Limited to 50pcs. Priced at 50,000.00€

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Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph Cermet (2013)

The case is a material consisting of aluminum reinforced with particles of ceramic and then covered with a protective coating of ceramics, has incomparable properties of lightness, resistance, and stability – Cermet in 44mm. Automatic in house movement; Caliber 758, 65 hours power reserve. Priced at US$15,800.00

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A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus Titanium (2022)

Titanium case with a diameter of 40.5 mm and thickness at 11.1mm, featuring an integrated titanium bracelet, screw-down crown, surfaces are decorated with a satin contour finish and chamfer. Ice blue dial is the day-of-week and date display. Automatic new L155.1 DATOMATIC manufacture calibre. Balance regulated with four countersunk screws flush with the outside wheel rim. Power reserve is at 50hrs. Limited to 250pcs Priced at 55,000€

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ULYSSE NARDIN Blast Moonstruck (2022)
  • Black ceramic and DLC Titanium case in 44mm. Domed sapphire dial of Earth with 24 reference cities on flange.
  • Luminescent hour and minute hands, with pointer date hand.
  • Automatic UN106 calibre with silicium escapement and hairspring, 18k rose gold rotor.
  • Power reserve is 50hrs
  • Priced at CHF 75,000
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