{"query": "143", "brand": null, "total": 3, "limit": 10, "matches": [{"slug": "a-lange-s-hne-143", "brand": "A. Lange & Söhne", "ref": "143", "model": "Zeitwerk Decimal Strike Honeygold", "case_material": "18k Honeygold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/a-lange-s-hne-143", "description": "The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Decimal Strike Honeygold reference 143.050 was released in 2017 as a limited edition of 100 pieces and is no longer in production. Collectors prioritize this reference for its use of the proprietary 18k Honeygold alloy, which is harder and more scratch-resistant than standard gold, and its unique acoustic complication. Unlike the standard Striking Time that chimes on the hour and quarter-hour, the caliber L043.7 in this model sounds a high-pitched tone every ten minutes to align with the digital jumping numerals. The dial features a silver-white finish with a hand-hammered tremblage bridge. On the secondary market, this reference typically commands prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range, often fluctuating between $120,000 and $180,000 depending on provenance. A notable auction result occurred in 2021 when a well-preserved example sold for approximately $140,000, confirming its status as a high-value rarity.", "score": 198}, {"slug": "hublot-1432xxx", "brand": "Hublot", "ref": "1432XXX", "model": "Big Bang Unico Chronograph Rainbow 42mm", "case_material": "18k Rose Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/hublot-1432xxx", "description": "The Hublot Big Bang Unico Chronograph Rainbow 42mm (Reference 441.OX.9910.LR.0999) entered production around 2019 and remains a centerpiece of the brand’s contemporary catalog. Collectors target this reference for its complex gem-setting, featuring 166 colored gemstones on the 18k King Gold case and 108 gemstones on the bezel, including rubies, pink sapphires, amethysts, and blue topazes. It utilizes the in-house HUB1280 Unico manufacture movement, a self-winding flyback chronograph with a 72-hour power reserve and a visible column wheel on the dial side. The 42mm diameter offers a more wearable profile than the original 45mm version. On the secondary market, this model typically trades between $65,000 and $85,000 depending on condition and completeness. A notable production detail is the \"King Gold\" alloy, which uses platinum to ensure the red hue remains stable over years of exposure to the elements.", "score": 83}, {"slug": "patek-philippe-1436", "brand": "Patek Philippe", "ref": "1436", "model": "Split-Seconds Chronograph", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/patek-philippe-1436", "description": "Patek Philippe produced the Reference 1436 split-seconds chronograph from 1938 until 1971. While most examples were cased in yellow or pink gold, the stainless steel variant is among the rarest configurations in vintage watch collecting. The reference is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 13-130 CCR, a movement based on a Valjoux ebauche modified by Victorin Piguet. Collectors prioritize the steel 1436 due to its extreme scarcity; only a handful of steel examples are confirmed to exist. These models typically feature 33mm cases and silvered dials with applied Breguet numerals or long indices. On the secondary market, steel examples command significant premiums over gold counterparts, often reaching the mid-seven-figure range. A notable auction result occurred in 2015 when a stainless steel Reference 1436, originally sold through the retailer Tiffany & Co., realized over $3.3 million at Phillips in Geneva.", "score": 83}]}