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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
Grueber Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Technique
Grueber Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Contemporain
Grueber Forsey Double Balancier
PHOTOS COURTESY GRUEBER FORSEY