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ARMIN STROM Orbit (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 43.4mm with a thickness of 12.6mm, ceramic bezel with sapphire caseback.
  • First in the brand to feature an integrated bracelet.
  • Date display mechanism that uses a column wheel; with the pusher to activate the display of the date by the red arrow hand. The dates are shown on the ceramic bezel, another push the hand will return to its resting position
  • Automatic calibre ASS20, micro rotor, column wheel date and power reserve indication on barrel.
  • Power reserve is 72 hrs
  • Limited to 25pcs
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ZENITH Defy Skyline (2022)
  • Stainless steel case in 41mm with a thickness of 11.6mm, sapphire display caseback
  • Integrated bracelet with quick release system.
  • In house automatic El Primero 3620 movement with 1/10th seconds indication and calendar.
  • Watch comes with steel bracelet and rubber strap.
  • Priced at CHF 8,400
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AkriviA Tourbillon Chiming Jump Hour (2015)

This watch features a manually wound AK-03 movement, as the name suggested; the watch is a Tourbillon, a jumping hour and a chiming watch. Between 12 and 6, the chiming mechanism, jumping hour mechanism and the tourbillon are stacked on top of each other. hand-engraved inscriptions, and 56 inwards polished angles that is polished by hand; not machine! Black steel case in 43mm; priced at 180,000.00 CHF

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Bremont America’s Cup (2017)

The watch from 2017, has a count down chronograph. Limited to 235 pcs, priced at approx US$6,300.00

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Pascal Coyon Chronometer (2014)

Stainless steel case in 42mm. Very finely finished movement based on the 6497, notice the distinctively shaped regulator index similar to the Longines 19.70. White lacquer dial with the option of red Arabics at 12 o’clock and 60 on the sub-dial, and Breguet or spade hands. The Chronometer is available in three frosted movement finishes : yellow gold gilt, rose gold or rhodium. Each are limited to 20 pieces. Priced at €4,125.00

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Raúl Pagès Soberly Onyx (2016)

Raúl Pagès was the restorer at Parmigiani whom worked on the original Breguet Symphatique clock, he also worked on numerous restoration projects on automatons. Not long ago, he started his own workshop, continuing restoration projects for museums and private collectors. He also created his own automaton; the mechanical tortoise (will show this later). This year (2016), he released his first wrist watch – . The watch features a robust vintage 1950’s Cyma 586k caliber. All the bridges and balance have Raúl’s personal touch. Soberly Onyx, obviously has a black onyx dial, with handmade 18ct white gold indexes; hardened steel hands all done by hand work. I was told that the design of the watch was heavily influenced by the Art Deco style. Art Deco style started in the 1920s, the term was first used by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier. 18k grey gold case in 40mm. 42 hours power reserve The Soberly Onyx is priced at 48,000CHF – only 10pcs will be made

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Vincent Calabrese NHC NOUVELLE HORLOGERIE (2000s)

– Mythological Times. Kronos was one of the chief gods of Greek mythology, who with his hour glass personified time and with his scythe, fate. The dial of this model depicts a young woman vainly pursuing eternal youth while Kronos inexorably fulfils his mission. Enamel painting by Shinji Himeno. 40mm in stainless steel case. ETA 2892A2 – Automatic movement with 42 hours power reserve. Limited to 100 piece. Priced at 8,800.00 CHF

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Omega Speedmaster (2017)

The Omega Speedmaster (2017) from the Trilogy collection. Featuring a true to original tribute, the Speedmaster is in stainless steel case at 38.6mm. Original styled applied logo and scripted font. Manual winding 1861 movement, only 3557 piece will be made. Priced at approx US$7500.00

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Rolex Daytona (2017)

Rolex Daytona receives an update with their new dial design (2017), still driven by the cal. 4130 automatic chronograph movement. Three material – Everose, YG & WG, all in 40mm. Priced at 27400, 26200, 27400 CHF

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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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