{"query": "141", "brand": null, "total": 3, "limit": 10, "matches": [{"slug": "jaeger-lecoultre-141", "brand": "Jaeger-LeCoultre", "ref": "141", "model": "Master Control Reveil", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/jaeger-lecoultre-141", "description": "The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Reveil reference 141.8.97 (or 141.840.970) was produced from approximately 1995 through the early 2000s. Collectors value this reference for its caliber 918, a 22-jewel automatic movement featuring a mechanical alarm with a dedicated hanging gong, which provides a clearer resonance than earlier pin-struck designs. The 39mm stainless steel case is notable for its \"Master Control 1000 Hours\" gold medallion on the caseback, signifying it was among the first lines subjected to the brand's rigorous six-week testing protocol. The silver sunray dial features a central rotating alarm disc and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $5,000 and $7,500 depending on condition and accessories. A notable variant is the limited boutique edition featuring a black dial, which often commands a premium over the standard silver production models.", "score": 198}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-1415", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "ref": "1415", "model": "World Time", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/patek-philippe-1415", "description": "The Patek Philippe Reference 1415 was produced from approximately 1939 until 1954, representing the brand’s first world time model made in series. Collectors value this reference for its manual-wind Caliber 12-120 HU movement and the Louis Cottier-designed rotating bezel engraved with city names, which allows for simultaneous timekeeping across twenty-four zones. The 31mm 18k yellow gold case features teardrop lugs and a hand-guilloché or silvered dial. Production was limited, with an estimated 82 yellow gold examples identified to date. On the secondary market, prices typically fall within the mid-to-high six-figure range, though exceptional examples can exceed one million dollars. A notable production variant includes the rare cloisonné enamel dial versions; one such example in yellow gold achieved a sale price of approximately 1.2 million CHF at a 2021 auction, reflecting the premium placed on decorative dial variations within this reference.", "score": 83}, {"slug": "a-lange-s-hne-414", "brand": "A. Lange & Söhne", "ref": "414", "model": "1815 Chronograph “2022 Best of Show, Concorso d Este”", "case_material": "18k White Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/a-lange-s-hne-414", "description": "The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph reference 414.049 is a unique piece produced in 2022 specifically for the winner of the \"Best of Show\" award at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. This 39.5mm 18k white gold timepiece features a solid pink gold dial with a hand-engraved hinged cuvette depicting the Concorso d’Eleganza coat of arms. It is powered by the manual-wind caliber L951.5, which includes a column-wheel control, a flyback function, and a 60-hour power reserve. Unlike standard production 1815 models, this reference was never available for retail purchase, making it a one-of-one edition. While standard 1815 chronographs trade between $50,000 and $70,000, this specific commemorative piece is valued significantly higher due to its unique provenance and configuration. Although it has not appeared at public auction recently, its rarity places its estimated secondary market value in the mid-to-high six-figure range.", "score": 71}]}