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Hublot LaFerrari Sapphire MP-05 (2016)

This 2016 watch is a vertical Tourbillon with 50 days power reserve, sapphire case, produced from 637 parts with 108 jewels, the movement operates at 3Hz (21,600 bph) and indicates the time with seconds, plus a power reserve indicator on rotating drums. Each Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari watch comes with an electronic drill to wind the watch and a special setting tool. Priced at 600,000.00 USD

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Frederique Constant Classics Heart Beat Manufacture (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 39mm with a thickness of 10.39mm
  • White Lacquered dial with black roman numeral. Open heart aperture at 6 o’clock
  • Automatic manufacture caliber FC 930-3.
  • Power reserve is 38 hrs
  • Priced at CHF 3,995
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 5402SA (1970s)

was first launched in 1972, it immediately captured the attention of all watch lovers in the world. There are 2 important aspect to this watch. Firstly for its truly original styling, the work of Gérald Genta, the incomparable designer who imagined its octagonal bezel, held in place by eight visible screws, and its integrated bracelet. Secondly, because the Royal Oak was the first high-end sports watch. It went against the trend and made this watch in steel, a metal that would go on to win new respect. The brand gave its Royal Oak a self-winding movement with calendar function. It took its innovative shape from a porthole on HMS Royal Oak, the ship that would also give it its name. The brand’s wider interest in trees came later. In the photo, features a very early 2nd generation Royal Oak in two tone 18K and Stainless steel

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Glashutte Original Senator Excellence

From 2017 Automatic Calibre 36, 100 hrs power reserve with only 1 barrel, silicon balance spring, bi directional winding, each piece go through an in house 24 days testing to ensure accuracy and performance. 40mm priced at Approx USD9,000.00 in stainless steel.

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Graff MasterGraff Structural Skeleton Automatic (2017)

46mm case in Titanium DLC, automatic flying tourbillon with 72 hours power reserve. Completely crafted in Geneva, it features a skeletonised dial, sapphire glass bridges, open worked hands and a small offset rotor to allow the inner workings of the watch to be seen from all angles, diamond inspired frame. Limited production.

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Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 Professional 600m Diver’s SBGH255 (2017)

is the first ever mechanical diver’s watch from Grand Seiko. 46.9mm case in Titanium. Automatic 9S hi-beat caliber and remarkable anti-magnetism of 16,000 A/m. 55 hours power reserve. Precision of -3 to +5 seconds a day, superb legibility, high durability, due to the high-intensity titanium case and bracelet and the distinctive clean edges that only Zaratsu polishing can achieve. The case is designed for saturation diving, with the valve-free helium resistance that results from Seiko’s innovative technologies, including the heavy duty construction and the L-shaped gasket. The grooves on the rotating bezel are extended for secure use, even with thick gloves. The bracelet has a sliding extension setting to accommodate pressure changes. Priced at 10,990CHF

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Hautlence Vortex Bronze (2016)

This 2016 watch has the case in bronze, size 52 mm x 50 mm x 17.8 mm. Grade 5 titanium crown, automatic in-house (caliber HL2.0) powers the unique gear train of the half-trailing hours that are displayed by a 12-link chain (hinged on a pallet system), with an aperture that indicates the current hour in the lower left section on the dial. A retrograde minute, movement has 552 components, 92 jewels and is the subject of 3 Hautlence patents. Priced at 170,000CHF. Limited to 8 pieces.

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IWC Portugieser Sidérale Scafusia (2011)

possibly the most complicated IWC watch. 18-carat red gold case at 46mm. Mechanical Hand-wound movement with 2 barrels, Breguet spring, 96-hour power reserve. Constant-force tourbillon and small seconds at 9 o’clock. Sidereal time at 12 o’clock. On the BACK SIDE- Perpetual calendar with leap year display and absolute day of the year, Celestial chart showing horizon, ecliptic and celestial equator. Indication for day, night and twilight. Display for sunrise and sunset. Made to order configuration, limitless combinations. Price at approximately CHF750,000.00

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Jaeger LeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time (2015)

The Geophysic is a reissue (in 2014, a tribute to the original from 1958) a true second feature. In 2015, the world time is added along with new movement and case. Caliber 772 with 271 components, 40 hours power reserve, and True seconds. Case in Stainless steel, 41.6mm. Priced at US$15,000

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Louis Erard 1858 Le Regularteur X Label Noir (2022)
  • Stainless Steel case in 42mm PVD treated
  • Automatic Selita movement SW266-1
  • Power reserve is 38 hours
  • Limited to 178 pcs
  • Priced at 3,500€
  • Collection 2022
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