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time-consuming. “I was recently in Geneva with the watchmakers of Vacheron Constantin, who told me it took 500 hours just to assemble the movement,” says Adams. The company’s recently unveiled Les Cabinotiers Symphonia Grande Sonnerie 1860, whose movement consists of 727 precision components, starts just under $1 million. As complex as it is showy, the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 5175 is a limited edition of only six pieces from the typically understatedly elegant brand, released on the occasion of the firm’s 175th anniversary. “Automatic chimes are created by means of a tiny gong and hammer, and it takes exception- ally careful tweaking by hand,” says Adams, who also notes the Grandmaster Chime features an ornately hand-engraved 18-karat gold case that contributes to the $2.6 million price tag. With million dollar watches offered by more exotic or esoteric manufacturers, Rolex — its products

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