The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO | Page 116

Property From the Original Owner
98 . Concord
An extremely fine , important and unique platinum and diamond-set skeletonised perpetual calendar minute repeating tourbillon wristwatch with thermometer , leap year indicator and moon phases
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Manufacturer
Concord
Year
Circa 1995
Case No .
1 / 1
Model Name
Saratoga Exor
Material
Platinum and diamonds
Calibre
Mechanical
Bracelet / Strap Black Concord crocodile
leather strap
Clasp / Buckle
Platinum and diamond-set
Concord buckle
Dimensions 42 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 1,600,000-4,000,000 USD 200,000-500,000
Accessories With Concord Certificate of Guarantee , platinum and diamond-set setting pin , instruction manual , product literature , leather wallet , gloves , fitted presentation box and outer packaging .
This Concord Saratoga Exor is an extraordinary piece of horology . The case was carved from a solid block of 700 grams of platinum and is also decorated with 60 baguette-cut D-colour flawless diamonds weighing 12.50 carats . The dial is carved from sapphire crystal and in addition to the case , has 23 baguette-cut diamonds forming the Roman numerals . The platinum buckle is set with 34 tapered-cut diamonds with a total weight of 2 carats . A total of 118 diamonds weighing 15.85 carats decorates this outstanding masterpiece . The movement itself is of the highest caliber , featuring a tourbillon , minute repeating , perpetual calendar and even a thermometer . We have been unable to determine the skilled watchmaker responsible for the movement . However , the finishing and style of components used would leave us to believe it was created by the master Christophe Claret .
Of overall elegant and outstanding craftsmanship , this Concord is unique in every way and one can consider it a masterpiece . The original retail price was a staggering 2 million Swiss Francs .