{"query": "01", "brand": null, "total": 10, "limit": 10, "matches": [{"slug": "mb-f-01", "brand": "MB&F", "ref": "01", "model": "Legacy Machine 1", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/mb-f-01", "description": "The MB&F Legacy Machine 1 (LM1) in 18k pink gold was introduced in 2011 as the debut model of the Legacy Machine collection and remained in production until approximately 2017. Collectors prioritize this reference for its bespoke movement developed by Jean-François Mojon and finished by Kari Voutilainen, featuring a 14mm flying balance wheel suspended above dual independent time zones. The 44mm case houses a high-domed sapphire crystal and a vertical power reserve indicator, marking the brand’s transition from futuristic designs to nineteenth-century aesthetics. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $65,000 and $85,000 depending on condition and completeness. While the initial launch included 18k white gold, the pink gold variant is noted for its contrast against the NAC-treated bridges. A \"Final Edition\" in stainless steel concluded the series, but the pink gold remains the definitive original configuration.", "score": 197}, {"slug": "zenith-01", "brand": "Zenith", "ref": "01", "model": "El Primero Chronomaster Limited Edition", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/zenith-01", "description": "The Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Limited Edition 01, reference 03.20416.4061/51.M2040, was released in 2016 as a limited production of 500 units. Collectors prioritize this reference for its 42mm stainless steel case and the caliber 4061 automatic movement, which features a 50-hour power reserve and a 36,000 vibrations per hour frequency. The dial is distinguished by its sunray blue finish and an \"Open\" heart aperture at the 10 o'clock position, revealing the silicon escape wheel and lever. This specific edition was commissioned for the Americas market, featuring a caseback engraved with \"United States & Canada Edition.\" On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $5,500 and $7,500 depending on the presence of the original steel bracelet or alligator strap. While most Chronomaster Open models are standard production, the 500-piece limitation and specific regional designation drive its specific collector interest.", "score": 197}, {"slug": "a-lange-s-hne-101", "brand": "A. Lange & Söhne", "ref": "101", "model": "Lange 1", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/a-lange-s-hne-101", "description": "The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 reference 101.026 in stainless steel was produced in a very limited series during the mid-to-late 1990s, with most estimates suggesting fewer than 30 examples exist. Unlike the standard precious metal production models, this reference features a 38.5mm steel case housing the manual-wind caliber L901.0. The dial is silver with rhodium-plated hands and markers, maintaining the signature offset layout and outsize date. Collectors value this reference due to its extreme rarity, as the brand almost exclusively uses gold or platinum for the Lange 1 collection. On the secondary market, these watches occupy a high-six-figure price bracket, often exceeding $300,000 to $500,000 depending on provenance. A notable auction result occurred in 2019 when a stainless steel Lange 1 sold for over $340,000, confirming its status as one of the most expensive non-complicated watches from the manufacturer.", "score": 82}, {"slug": "a-lange-sohne-201-027-saxonia-thin", "brand": "A. Lange & Söhne", "ref": "201.027", "model": "Saxonia Thin", "case_material": "18k White Gold", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/a-lange-sohne-201-027-saxonia-thin", "description": "The A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin reference 201.027 was introduced in 2016 and remains in the current catalog. This reference is distinguished by its 37mm case diameter and a thickness of 5.9mm, making it the brand’s thinnest mechanical timepiece. The 18k white gold case houses the manual-wind caliber L093.1, which features a 72-hour power reserve, a three-quarter plate made of untreated German silver, and a hand-engraved balance cock. Collectors value this model for its minimalist two-hand silver dial with solid gold baton indices and its adherence to traditional Saxon finishing standards in a compact profile. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $14,000 and $18,000 depending on condition and completeness. While the original 2011 Saxonia Thin measured 40mm, the 37mm proportions of the 201.027 are often cited by enthusiasts as a more historically accurate dress watch size.", "score": 82}, {"slug": "a-lange-s-hne-701", "brand": "A. Lange & Söhne", "ref": "701", "model": "Tourbillon Pour le Mérite", "case_material": "18k White Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/a-lange-s-hne-701", "description": "The A. Lange & Söhne Tourbillon Pour le Mérite reference 701.007 in 18k white gold was produced between 1994 and 1998 as part of the brand’s initial launch collection. Collectors prioritize this reference for its Calibre L902.0 movement, which was the first wristwatch movement to incorporate a fusée-and-chain transmission system to ensure constant force. The white gold variant is particularly rare, with only 19 pieces produced out of the total 200-unit run across all metals. It features a 38.5mm case, a silver dial with blued steel hands, and an aperture at six o'clock revealing the one-minute tourbillon. On the secondary market, this reference typically commands prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range, often exceeding $500,000. A notable auction result occurred in 2021 when a white gold example sold for approximately $800,000, reflecting its scarcity compared to the more common yellow gold and platinum versions.", "score": 82}, {"slug": "akrivia-ak-01", "brand": "Akrivia", "ref": "AK-01", "model": "AK-01", "case_material": "Titanium", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/akrivia-ak-01", "score": 82}, {"slug": "akrivia-rrcc01", "brand": "Akrivia", "ref": "RRCC01", "model": "Chronomètre Contemporain Only Watch 2019", "case_material": "Platinum", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/akrivia-rrcc01", "score": 82}, {"slug": "audemars-piguet-15210bc-code-11-59-selfwinding", "brand": "Audemars Piguet", "ref": "15210BC.OO.A002KB.01", "model": "Code 11.59 Selfwinding", "case_material": "18k White Gold", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/audemars-piguet-15210bc-code-11-59-selfwinding", "description": "The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding reference 15210BC.OO.A002KB.01 was introduced in 2019 as part of the collection’s initial launch and remains in production. This reference features an 18k white gold case with a complex three-piece architecture, including an octagonal middle case and a double-curved sapphire crystal. It is powered by the in-house Calibre 4302, an automatic movement providing a 70-hour power reserve. The dial is finished in black lacquer with white gold applied hour-markers and hands. Collectors monitor this reference as a foundational piece of the brand’s modern non-Royal Oak strategy. On the secondary market, this specific model typically trades between $22,000 and $28,000, representing a significant depreciation from its original retail price. While the lacquer dial was the standard launch configuration, the collection has since evolved to include smoked and embossed dial variants, making these early monochromatic versions distinct.", "score": 82}, {"slug": "audemars-piguet-15720st-royal-oak-offshore-diver", "brand": "Audemars Piguet", "ref": "15720ST.OO.A001CA.01", "model": "Royal Oak Offshore Diver", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/audemars-piguet-15720st-royal-oak-offshore-diver", "description": "The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver reference 15720ST.OO.A001CA.01 was introduced in 2021 and remains in current production. This reference updated the Diver line with the manufacture Calibre 4308, featuring a frequency of 4Hz and a 60-hour power reserve. The 42mm stainless steel case maintains a 300-meter water resistance rating and incorporates a sapphire crystal caseback to display the movement. Collectors distinguish this model by its black \"Méga Tapisserie\" dial, which utilizes white gold applied hour-markers and hands with luminescent coating. A primary technical advancement for this reference is the proprietary interchangeable strap system, allowing for tool-free changes. On the secondary market, this model typically trades between $24,000 and $30,000 depending on condition and completeness. While the black dial is the standard configuration, this 2021 generation also launched with khaki green and navy blue dial variants featuring matching rubber straps.", "score": 82}, {"slug": "audemars-piguet-26394or-code-11-59-perpetual-calendar", "brand": "Audemars Piguet", "ref": "26394OR.OO.D321CR.01", "model": "Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar", "case_material": "18k Pink Gold", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/audemars-piguet-26394or-code-11-59-perpetual-calendar", "description": "The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar reference 26394OR.OO.D321CR.01 was introduced in 2019 as part of the collection's initial launch and remains in the current catalog. This reference features an 18k pink gold case with a complex three-piece architecture, including an octagonal middle section and hollowed lugs. Collectors focus on the aventurine glass dial, which mimics a starry night sky and includes a photorealistic moon phase at 6 o’clock. It is powered by the self-winding Calibre 5134, an ultra-thin movement measuring 4.31mm in thickness that provides a 40-hour power reserve and displays the week of the year via a dedicated central hand. On the secondary market, this model typically trades in the $75,000 to $95,000 range. A notable production detail is that the aventurine dial requires a specific manufacturing process where copper inclusions are infused into glass to create the reflective effect.", "score": 82}]}