Baume & Mercier - Capeland 10137 "Tributo a Meico" Edition

Baume & Mercier - Capeland 10137 "Tributo a México" Limited Edition 2013

For the first time a limited edition dedicated to Mexico , developed by the Swiss watch manufacturer with 183 years of history. This elegant men's watch pays " Tribute to Mexico " in its 25th anniversary of presence in the country . 

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The Capeland 10137 will make its debut in the month September. The distinguished piece has not only been created with the highest standards of watchmaking , which demonstrates the savoir - faire of the Maison Baume & Mercier , but also shows features unique design and its green cover and silver satin numbers ; elements that make it stand out in the collection of the same name . This casual -chic Capeland have limited production to 100 pieces, which will be available exclusively in our country.

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" Tribute to Mexico " 

Baume & Mercier is honored to be part of the history of Mexico during his 25 years of active presence in the country. It is with this philosophy that the Maison strengthens their bond with the Mexicans. The Swiss watchmaking house you want to continue being part of the special moments of our nation being present on a daily basis . It is with this intention that Baume & Mercier pays tribute to Mexico by creating an exclusive limited edition piece .

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About Capeland 
Each collection of Baume & Mercier has its own lineage and has specific characteristics that reflect the legacy and inspiration of the collections. Exclusive Capeland automatic chronographs are for sports men and elegant , its design is evidenced perfectly.

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The Capeland collection deftly gathers historical tradition and contemporary style , elegant appearance allows its bearer to celebrate every moment of existence. The round the clock, inspired by a single button chronograph 1948 is representative of Baume & Mercier , the plasma Capeland extraordinarily with their shapes , colors and functions, the pride of independence and identity of Mexicans
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 Technical Specifications

Size : 44 mm 
Movement: Automatic ( La Joux - Perret 8120 ) 
Function:  date: Chronograph , tachometer , telemeter and date at 4:30  
Case: polished steel finishes and satin
Sapphire crystal : scratch- resistant , antireflective  
Case back : with screws, sapphire crystal and special engraving  
Strap: crocodile leather in black with green stitching 
Buckle: Triple, adjustable down 
Cover : Satin finishes in green and silver Arabic numerals . Indices and hands in Superluminova 
Water resistance : 5 ATM ( approx. 50 m ) 
Power reserve: 48 hours

Limited Edition: 100 pieces

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MARCH LA.B - JC1 Banker NATO

MARCH LA.B - JC1 BANKER NATO NEW



THE TRANSVERAL TRAVELER
 
THE LEGEND OF PAN-AM
PAN-AM introduced the world to the 'Jet Age' with its launch of twenty fuel mode!ed Boeing 707's, and shortly thereafter made transatlantic crossings with the 320 series. It used to be that the event of travel was an occasion to look exceptional, and rightly so- travelers endeavored to put their best foot forward as they explored new territories.

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60’S ADVERTISEMENT
The aesthetic of the JC1 series is a modern rendition of the banker watch which exudes an early 1960’s Madison Avenue sophistication. Firms and agencies of the era revolutionized workplace fashions and attitudes that would remain existent for decades to come.

OL’ BLUE EYES
Promise of eternal sunshine, weekends of cocktails, cabanas and oblivion were enough reasons for Frank Sinatra to deem Palm Springs as his haven and home. His former local haunts, such as Melvyn's Restaurant and Bar, are now known as town attractions and Hollywood's Playground to the rest.

Story

The JC1 aesthetic is a modern rendition of the ‘banker watch’, which exudes an early 1960’s, Madison Avenue sensibility. March LA.B’s taste for details and sophistication lends the JC its Mad Men appeal, celebrating beautiful women, luxury and a crazy lifestyle.

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The steel case silhouette is perfectly oval shaped, with the curve of the case back elegantly mirroring thecrystal dome.  The pusher, located at 2 o’clock, sets the analog alarm, responding to the needs of the world­wide traveler.

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Technical Specifications

40 mm round 316 L stainless steel case
Swiss quartz analogic movement with alarm
ETA 804.192 Date / Hour / minute / alarm
Black dial / silver indexes
Desert NATO Band Made in USA
Anti-reflective domed mineral crystal with sapphire coating
Clapsed case back
Waterproof 5 ATM / 50M

€450.00 EURO

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SEVENFRIDAY - P3/2 Riviera Limited Edition

SEVENFRIDAY - P3/2 RIVIERA Limited Edition NEW

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SEVENFRIDAY has let out new model of watch P3/2 Riviera.
The model name P3 (the second) clearly implies that its inspiration can be found in the universe of the “industrial engines”.

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Elegant yet powerful, classy yet sporty – that’s how the P3/2 presents itself. Inspired by the classic and timeless beauty of the wooden motorboats we went about creating this latest model. Highlights or red and blue represent the traditional nautical navigation colors

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This time the animation ring is made of solid Canadian wood by an exceptionally talented young craftsman from South Tyrol. The ring’s look and feel obviously refers to the boat’s wooden body.
We limit this production to 350 units in order to fulfill and guarantee the highest quality standards.
SEVENFRIDAY’s watches consist of two integral elements – the Box and the Interface. The box – made of stainless steel- is a complex constructed and protecting casing. The shape and style lies between modernity and classic and creates an exciting atmosphere. The case is surrounded by the animation ring made of different material catering additionally to the haptic and visual senses of the products respective universe.

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In the box you find the interface which consists of hands, discs, dial and movement. The indicators are designed and arranged in way to bring the complexity of the movement to the surface. The dial alone is made of 5 separate pieces / layers with eleven different applications. The complex construction attracts and fascinates the spectator and makes checking the time a new.
A variety of materials, finishing and colors completes the uniqueness of the collection and takes the user on a tour of ongoing discoveries.

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DIETRICH 1969 - Adventure Limited Edition

DIETRICH 1969 - Adventure Limited Edition NEW


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About DIETRICH:

Born in the watch-making town of Besançon, Emmanuel Dietrich graduated from the École Boulle in Paris and decided to launch his eponymous brand in 2011. Prior to that, Dietrich worked as a freelance designer for more than twenty years – in particular, for prestigious design brands and luxury houses. He has begun to build his personal creative universe with a collection of men’s watches and women’s fine jewelry.

Carnal metal

Flesh and the body stimulate our senses, govern the world. What power could exceed that of a sublime body, a bewitching glance, an irresistible curve?
The energy emanating from the body, the flesh, like the release of power from the splitting of the atom.
Encased within these timepieces is a mechanical organ, a heart that marks the beats of our lives.
To put flesh on the bones of these hard, mechanical metal objects, to turn them into something as soft, strong and desirable as a human body through the alchemy of design, to turn cold metal into flesh, Dietrich 1969 shapes form and substance to the point of rendering it warm, moving, almost living. Such is the crazed imagination and demi-godlike talent that fires DIETRICH 1969.


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The Adventure range is dedicated to outdoor and extrem activities. Thanks to its innovative case construction, it cans be weared in many ways, fitting to all situations.

Dietrich Factory GmbH

Aegeristrasse 66
CH-6300 ZUG
Switzerland

Phone: +41 41 711 04 20
Fax: +41 41 711 04 19

Mail: contact@dietrich1969.com

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JEAN DUNAND - Tourbillon Orbital

JEAN DUNAND - Tourbillon Orbital



The Tourbillon Orbital features an extraordinary one-minute flying tourbillon that orbits the dial once per hour on a patented revolving movement, a novel power reserve indicator in the case band and moon phase on the caseback.

Visually sublime, the Tourbillon Orbital is a masterpiece of haute horlogerie. Timing tests indicate that the combined rotation of the tourbillon and the movement significantly improves the rate stability of the watch.

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Here the rarest and most unexpected materials, anachronistic craftsmanship and unheard of complications find a place to flourish far from commercial pressures and the noise generated by the machines of mass luxury.
Maria Doulton Watch & Jewelry journalist

It took Christophe Claret two years to solve the challenge of winding and setting a constantly rotating movement and mainspring barrel with an innovative folding key set vertically into the movement’s central axis that both winds the mainspring and sets the time.

The absence of a crown facilitated a fascinating lateral view of the revolving mechanisms through two windows in the case band. The secret of statically indicating the power reserve of a constantly moving barrel is patented, while the dial is a revolving canvas displaying the world’s best art, craft and natural materials.

As with every Jean Dunand timepiece, each Tourbillon Orbital is a unique piece.

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                                                     TOURBILLON ORBITAL
                                       WHO SAID “IMPOSSIBLE”?

Launching the family of JEAN DUNAND watches, a continual pro-gram of Pièces Uniques, required something more than a mere aes-thetic fillip. The watch had to be fresh, original, groundbreaking. At a time when watch connoisseurs are spoiled for choice, a watch com-memorating the great Art Deco artist and craftsman had to be heart-stoppingly beautiful and daring.

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That honor fell to the Tourbillon Orbital, the first of JEAN DUNAND timepiece and an achievement never before seen in watchmaking. It features a one-minute flying tourbillon that orbits the dial once every hour, on a revolving movement. The watch also introduces a novel power-reserve indicator in the case-band, provides a full view of the movement and displays the phases of the moon on the case-back.

So extraordinary is this movement that it is patent-protected.

                                           Reinstating the tourbillon as a precision device

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With every ambitious watchmaker jumping on the tourbillon “band-wagon”, it is not surprising that some enthusiasts are voicing a back-lash. Strange though this may seem, the sheer profusion of lesser tourbillons has rendered the complication almost “common”. Thierry Oulevay and Christophe Claret, however have too much respect for the concept to allow it to be devalued.

To this end, they have created the IO200 movement, named after Ju-piter’s moon. Invented and constructed by Claret, it defies the opin-ion of his fellow watchmakers who insisted that an orbiting tour-billon was impossible to realize. It is a gauntlet thrown before the most experienced houses. Furthermore, it returns the tourbillon to its original role as the pre-eminent precision complication. Timing tests prove that the combined rotation of the tourbillon and the movement significantly improves the rate stability of the watch.


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                                          Wheels within wheels

Positioned opposite each other, sandwiched between two plates held apart by pillars and rotating on ball bearings, the barrel and the flying tourbillon orbit the center. The revolving top plate is open to reveal the tourbillon. The tourbillon has been raised as much as possible to make it more clearly visible.


Unwinding against a central fixed pinion, the barrel drives itself and the tourbillon, while the tourbillon escapement regulates the speed of rotation. As it orbits, the tourbillon cage rotates once a minute against a fixed circumference wheel, connected through a gear train. This elegant configuration reduces the number of jewel bearings to 14, substantially lowering friction.


                                     How to wind and set a rotating movement

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Christophe Claret  devoted two years to solving the mechanical chal-lenge of winding and setting a rotating movement with a mainspring barrel that never stays in one place. The conventional crown through the case-band was obviously impossible.

Winding and setting the movement vertically through its central axis is a new solution in watchmaking. A folding key set into the case-back replaces the crown. Lifting the D-ring of the key engages a central wheel on ball bearings that turns the ratchet-wheel to wind the bar-rel-spring. Pulling out the key engages the hours- and minutes-hands in order to set them in any direction. Positioned against the fixed chapter-ring, the minutes-hand turns with the rotating dial.

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                                   Windows to the heart of the movement

Inescapably, the winding key and the moon-phase display on the back of the watch prevent a conventional view of the rotating movement through a sapphire-crystal case-back.

Conveniently, though, the absence of the usual crown at 3 o’clock allowed JEAN DUNAND’s case-makers to provide a fascinating lat-eral view of the revolving mechanisms by cutting two windows in the case-band.

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                                A power-reserve indicator never seen before

These side windows opened the opportunity for another first in watch-making – an entirely original way of indicating the power reserve. The window at 3 o’clock displays a vertical needle that moves between

F (full) and E (empty). Precisely in the manner of fuel gauges in vintage cars. The secret of indicating the power-reserve in one place from a constantly moving barrel is patented.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


Calibre IO200 (Io from the name of one of Jupiter’s moons.)
Manually wound rotating movement with off-centre flying tourbillon,
moon-phase display and power-reserve indicator.
INDICATIONS
Central hours and minutes,
seconds on the tourbillon,
 power reserve, moon phases.
Moon phase located in the caseback at 9 o’clock,
precision of 29.5 days, lacquered golden disc.
CONTROLS
Rapid push-piece in the caseback at 6 o’clock,
manual push-piece to set the moon.
TOURBILLON
One-minute flying tourbillon (one-hour movement rotation)
Balance with adjusting screws on a flat spring
21’600 a/h, central ball-bearing system
MOVEMENT FEATURES
Rotating movement with eccentric flying tourbillon on double ball-bearing,
exclusive ball-bearing system with triple rotation using one rigid plate and two mobile plates, mainspring barrel and going train [A2]rotate around the central ball-bearing system.
Dimensions: 33mm x 10.4mm (14 1/2 lignes)
Bearings: 4 ball-bearing races, 14 jewel bearings
Number of components: 215
POWER RESERVE AND WINDING
Approximately 110 hours.
Power reserve indicator located in the caseband (linear reading system with gauge).
Winding system located vertically in the caseback at 3 o’clock, two-position winder (folding key).
CASE
18k rose gold, white gold or platinum with matching buckle
Two windows in the caseband
Fir-tree engine-turned back
Dimensions: 45mm x 15.30mm
Sapphire Crystals: Non-reflecting domed sapphire crystal
Two domed sapphire crystals in the caseband, one domed sapphire crystal in the caseback
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 metres)
DIAL AND HANDS
Dial in 18k gold. Hands ‘Skyscraper” style in 18k gold.


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Beijing Watch - Tai Chi II Double 90° Tourbillon

Beijing Watch Factory was founded in June 1958, is located in Changping Beijing .Covers an area of 100000 sq.m, 600 staff. The main production Beijing brand watches and mechanical movement.
By the original light industry development of the organization department first one "unity movement" watch trial-produced successfully in the Beijing watch, is the industry scale very important enterprise.
Beijng watch factory in 1995 independently developed its own tourbillon watches. In 2004, beijing watch the first time being sold limited edition rose gold tourbillon watch, is the first Chinese brand to the appearance of precious metals, tourbillon movement of high complexity, limited edition watch and other elements into the senior market. In 2005, the Beijing tourbillon said the Oriental Tourbillon.At present, Beijing watch can independent production tourbillon, double tuobillon, Minute repeater tourbillon and double 90°tourbillon.
In 2006,oriental tourbillon Platinum Diamond watch "playing dragon and phoenix" took part in the International Watch Fair in Basel, Switzerland Exhibition the same year, 1，000，000 yuan in the watch to be collection of China's unprecedented for the watch.The spring of 2007, the enamel tourbillon movement, "butterfly and flower", enamel double tourbillon "Beijing 2008", oriental tourbillon the running time have eight days watch and a gold watch enamel watch appearance Basel, Switzerland, International Watch in 2007. December 6, 2010, Beijing Poly 5th anniversary of the Autumn auction, "Butterfly and flower" tourbillon enamel watch by 800，000yuan turnover. April 2008, bring the all the gold movement deep anaglyph watch, "Athena" and Minute repeater tourbillon etc other senior watch list exhibitors in Switzerland Basel Exhibition Beijing watch factory is committed to provide customers with quality products and adherence to the quality policy “made it to be prefect just only" .

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Beijing Watch - Tai Chi II Double 90° Tourbillon NEW

Chinese luxury watch company Beijing Watch unveils their new model “Tai Chi II”, which is equipped with TB04 movement, the 1st 3D tourbillon movement in China and independently developed by BWAF (Beijing Watch Factory). This exceptional 3D tourbillon rotates on two axes.  On the back of the watch, users can enjoy its beautiful enamel moon phase.The beautiful dial features dual zone, date and power reserve indication.

Founded in 1958 at Changping, Beijing, the Beijing Watch Factory is a major horology company in mainland China that is specialised in the manufacturing of mechanical movements and mechanical luxury watches under brand name Beijing Watch.

In 1995, the brand independently developed its own tourbillon watches. In 2004, the company introduced a sold limited edition rose gold tourbillon watch, and became the first Chinese brand to offer limited edition luxury watches featuring precious metals and highly complicated tourbillon movements. In 2005, the Beijing tourbillon unveiled the Oriental Tourbillon. Today Beijing watch company independently carry out the production of tourbillon, double tourbillon, Minute repeater tourbillon and double 90°tourbillon.

In 2006, the brand showcased their oriental tourbillon Platinum Diamond watch "playing dragon and phoenix" at the International Watch Fair in Basel, Switzerland. Following this success, the brand displayed more models in Basel world 2007, which includes - The spring of 2007, the enamel tourbillon movement, "butterfly and flower", enamel double tourbillon "Beijing 2008", oriental tourbillon the running time have eight days watch and a gold watch enamel watch. In April 2008, Beijing Watch factory introduced the all the gold movement deep anaglyph watch, "Athena" and Minute repeater tourbillon at Basel World.


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Ateliers deMonaco - GRAND TOURBILLON XP - Ronde d’Or - H.S.H. Prince Albert II Limited Edition

Ateliers deMonaco - GRAND TOURBILLON XP - Ronde d’Or - H.S.H. Prince Albert II Limited Edition  NEW


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Monaco celebrates first anniversary of its own Haute Horlogerie brand: Ateliers deMonaco.

During a highly exclusive invitation only Cocktail party over the weekend in the Hotel de Paris in Monte-Carlo, Ateliers deMonaco celebrated its first anniversary as the new young rising star in the field of Haute Horlogerie.

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Among the guests toasting on the prosperous future of the brand were local prominent business and government leaders, as well as some icons out of sports, fashion and entertainment field.
 
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In his opening speech, initiator and co-founder Robert van Pappelendam gave his perspective why this event was an important milestone on the journey to create a new and exclusive Haute Horlogerie brand, but this time from Monaco.

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“When we started the journey to realize our dream a couple of years ago, we wanted to create something fresh, new and innovative, yet that could compete with the highest standards of quality and watch making. No compromises, no shortcuts. And along the way we always kept this commitment to the very best in front of us. We got inspired by a quote from Sir Henry Royce: “Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best what exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it.” It is this commitment we believe from the start that helped create what later became one of the most iconic luxury brands in the world. So many have asked, why Monaco, and the answer is: do you really believe Henry Royce would have created the brand as it is today if he would have been located with the rest of the industry in Detroit Michigan? So, we also chose to locate to an environment that could inspire, that has a long standing heritage of artistic achievements and lastly is in the heart of where our target consumer’s lives: Monaco. And the support we have gotten so far from the local authorities and The Palace have been tremendous. The last question that is on most of your minds is: are you nuts to create a new high end bespoke watch brand in the midst of an economic crisis? We believe no economic crisis should come in the way of us realizing our dream and the brand proposition we all fell in love with. And how are we doing so far? We closed our first Baselworld with the following facts: 7 days of exhibition, 100+press interviews, 388 business cards, 2040 minutes of planned appointments, 100,000 + visitors, and as a result multiple distribution points across Western Europe, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Looking forward and around us today, this brand is of to an excellent start, something to be proud of and importantly to draw confidence from for the hard work ahead of us to create our NOUVELLE entry in the HAUTEt HORLOGERIE, but this time from MONACO!”.

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The height of the celebration was planned to be the acceptance by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of his first Ateliers deMonaco watch, a public statement of his support of entrepreneurship in Monaco and for the Ateliers deMonaco brand specifically.

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Due to His full calendar,The Prince couldn’t attend this event. H.S.H. Prince Albert II invited the brand for a private meeting in the Palace just a couple of days later.
  
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In a very relaxed and intimate setting, the ateliers deMonaco team could bring The Prince up to speed on its latest innovations and plans for the future. Looking at the watch on his wrist, the event was closed by saying: om Monaco.

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“This is an extremely exciting project and it is great to see a young and passionate group of people being committed to making such high-end craftsmanship out of Monaco. I for one will be a proud wearer of your watches. We wish you the very best and hope we can stay in close contact to ensure the whole of Monaco can enjoy being part of your journey”.

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Technical Specifications

Reference:	H.S.H. Prince Albert II
Movement:	Patented XP1 minute Tourbillon • Patented XP 1 minute Tourbillon • Automatic bi-directional winding • Curved chamfered and hand guilloche decoration on bridges • Hand engraved bi-colored solid gold 18K rotor • Silicium escape wheel and lever • Alternances 28800 beats/hour (4 Hrz) • Custom-made hand engraving on Tourbillon cage • Sapphire Tourbillon bridge
Functions:	• Hours, minutes, small seconds (6 o’clock)
Case:	• Diameter 43 MM • Height 15.3 MM • 31 parts overall • Ultra light Titanium core • Curved shaped 18K white gold side panels • Brushed, polished and assembled by hand • See through case back • Front and back sapphire crystal • Multi-layered anti-reflection coating on sapphire crystal • Hand engraved case back, secured with 4 gold screws • Water resistant up to 3 ATM
Dial:	• Multi Layer Roman Dial • deMonaco formed index markers on hour-ring • 6 o’clock Tourbillon opening
Hands:	• 18K gold hands
Strap:	• Ateliers deMonaco personalized hand stitched alligator strap • 18K gold folding buckle, adjustable • Folding clasp lock finished with curved chamfered edges engraved Ateliers deMonaco.
Edition:	• Unique piece 18 pieces.

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