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Introduced in 1972, the first Royal Oak ref. 5402 was designed by one of our most prolific watchmakers, Gerald Genta. Inspired by a scuba diving helmet and designed in one night, this model had no precedent at the time: a 39 mm steel case that earned it the nickname “Jumbo”, and its impressive price tag of CHF 3,650 - more than ten times the price of a Rolex Submariner.

Parallel to the production of the iconic Royal Oak, the **8638ST** was the second reference produced from 1976 onwards; a scaled-down version of the 5402 with a 29mm case and automatic movement. Named “**Royal Oak II**”, some versions even bear this engraving on the back.

 The octagonal case shape and integrated bracelet make the watch larger than its dimensions would suggest, while retaining the proportions of its iconic original design and the famous grey dial with its “Petite Tapisserie” motif. 

A total of 1,456 pieces of the reference 8638ST were produced, mainly between 1976 and 1980.

This model is equipped with the automatic caliber 2062, which has a power reserve of approximately 38 hours.

The watch comes with its original box and an extract from the Audemars Piguet archives.

Grey

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Discover this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak II 8638ST available at our showroom in Geneva.

Royal Oak

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Extract of the archives

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Steel

Rolex

The Datejust was the first self-winding watch to show the date in a window on the dial that jumps out instantly at midnight to ensure that the date is “right” at all times. With its timeless design, perfect time legibility, date window and self-winding movement, this model has remained one of the most popular Rolex watches since its launch in 1945.

The Lady-Datejust model was introduced in 1957. It features all the characteristics of the Datejust model in 36mm, while its 26mm-diameter case makes it particularly suitable for slim wrists.

This **1991** model features a rare dial paved with diamonds and sapphires, a particularly attractive combination. The crystal, with a cyclops lens at 3 o'clock for easy date reading, is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire, and the three-link President bracelet features a Crownclasp clasp.

Beneath the dial is caliber 2135, with stop seconds for precise time setting, and a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

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Date

Discover this Rolex Lady Datejust 69179 with a rare diamond and sapphire-paved dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

Datejust

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White Gold

Piaget

Clasp

Piaget's catalog of the past is a true masterpiece of style. The models are not only eye-catching, they also feature textures that can be truly breathtaking when experienced in person. 

Piaget has made a name for itself in particular thanks to its quest for the extra-flat since the 1950s, with the 9P movement unveiled in Geneva in **1957**, which was acclaimed for its thinness at just 2mm thick and its elegance, as well as for its performance and reliability.

The model reference is designated *C4** specifying the type of finish on the case and bracelet, with Piaget also telling us that 2047 pieces with this finish were produced between 1964 and 1993.

This model, dating from 1978 and delivered in New York, features a superb onyx dial that creates a striking contrast with the yellow gold. Completely covering the case and bracelet, the “Clou de Paris” decorative motif is made up of small pyramid-shaped reliefs.

Moreover, given the complexity of the craftsmanship involved in creating these bracelets, reproducing these pieces today would entail substantial costs for manufacturers.

This watch comes with an extract from the Piaget archives (on order).

Black

Discover this rare 1978 Piaget model available at our showroom in Geneva.

Heritage

Manual

Yellow gold

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe

Pin buckle

This yellow-gold Patek Philippe is a special watch among the Manufacture's collections. This model from the '70s comes at a turbulent time for the watchmaking industry. The quartz crisis was reshuffling the deck, and some watchmakers decided to go against the grain and develop, thanks to their talented craftsmen, more complicated and finer mechanical movements and particularly daring designs.

The ref. 4385 featured here has a rectangular case inspired by the Cartier Tank model, but with the sides set with 42 diamonds in a braided pattern. This simple yet atypical design showcases Patek Philippe's expertise with this goldsmith's work on the case. The dial in onyx, a naturally minimalist stone, contrasts with the work on the case, and the black color contrasts with the yellow gold of the case and allows the dauphine hands to stand out for perfect time reading.

This model is equipped with the hand-wound mechanical caliber 16-250, which offers a power reserve of around 38 hours.

The watch is delivered with its original buckle and Patek Philippe archive extract.

Discover this rare Patek Philippe Tank Onyx 4385 Diamonds available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Leather

Cartier

Cartier is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and influential jewelry and watch brands in both fields. 

The Tank is Cartier's most iconic model. Introduced in 1917, but not put on sale until the end of the war in 1919, its design is inspired by a Tank Renault FT-17 seen from above. Certain elements have remained unchanged since its creation: the two vertical stretchers that extend the case and allow integration of the bracelet, the minute track and Roman numerals on the dial, and the sapphire cabochon on the winding crown. 

First introduced in 1921, just two years after the debut of the Tank Louis Cartier, the elegantly elongated Tank Cintrée has always been a recurring presence in the brand's collection. 

This special piece, exclusively reserved for Cartier's valued customers, released in **2021** to celebrate the **100th anniversary** of the Tank Cintrée, was produced in a limited series of just **150** numbered pieces. True to the Cintrée's distinctive design and its heritage as a model made in limited numbers, this special edition confirms its iconic status among Cartier aficionados.

This model, in 18-carat yellow gold, measures 46 mm from lug to lug and 23 mm in width, for an attractive presence on the wrist. All the model's characteristic elements are present here, with the eggshell dial, blued steel Breguet hands and striking elongated black Roman numerals. The vintage-inspired dial dispenses with the “Swiss Made” inscription usually found on current models, and houses the caliber 9780 MC movement, manufactured by Jaeger-LeCoultre, which boasts a 36-hour power reserve.

The watch is delivered with its box, sur-box, international warranty card and manual.

Cream

Discover this superb Cartier Tank Cintrée 100th Anniversary WGTA0057 available at our showroom in Geneva.

Tank

Outer box

International warranty card

The [RE]Master collection introduced in 2020 pays tribute to Audemars Piguet watches from the past that have been rethought for the present.

Following in the footsteps of the [RE]Master01, which reinterprets a rare chronograph from 1943, this new edition reference 15240SG pays tribute to a Brutalist-inspired watch created in 1960 (model 5159BA). 

Limited to 250 pieces, this model features a 41 mm asymmetrical rectangular case designed in a new sand gold alloy launched by Audemars Piguet in 2024 that is composed of gold, copper and palladium for a warm appearance. The Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 dial is composed of 12 triangular pieces, individually finished with a linear brushed finish creating an interesting play of contrasts.

Equipped with caliber 7129, this extra-thin movement is based on caliber 7121 and has a power reserve of approximately 52 hours.

The watch is delivered full set with box, over-box, original warranty card and manuals.

Blue

Découvrez ce rare modèle Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02 15240SG disponible à notre showroom sur rendez-vous.

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