{"query": "149", "brand": null, "total": 2, "limit": 10, "matches": [{"slug": "jaeger-lecoultre-149", "brand": "Jaeger-LeCoultre", "ref": "149", "model": "Gyrotourbillon 1", "case_material": "Platinum", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/jaeger-lecoultre-149", "description": "The Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon 1, reference 149.6.07.S, was introduced in 2004 as a limited edition of 75 pieces in platinum. This reference is no longer in production. Collectors prioritize this model for the manual-wind Calibre 177, which features a spherical, biaxial tourbillon designed to compensate for positional errors. The movement includes a perpetual calendar with retrograde indicators, an equation of time function, and an eight-day power reserve supported by two barrels. The 43mm platinum case houses a rhodium-plated dial with a visible tourbillon carriage at six o'clock and a sapphire caseback revealing the movement's finishing. On the secondary market, this reference typically commands prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range, often between $300,000 and $500,000 depending on provenance. A notable auction result occurred in 2021 when a well-preserved example sold for approximately $430,000, confirming its status as a significant technical milestone for the manufacture.", "score": 198}, {"slug": "tudor-7149", "brand": "Tudor", "ref": "7149", "model": "Oysterdate Monte Carlo", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/tudor-7149", "description": "The Tudor Oysterdate Monte Carlo reference 7149/0 was produced between approximately 1971 and 1977. Collectors prioritize this reference for its transition from the earlier Valjoux 7734 to the manually wound Valjoux 234 movement, which features a column-wheel mechanism and a higher beat rate. The 40mm stainless steel case includes a fixed acrylic tachymeter bezel, distinguishing it from the 7159 and 7169 variants. The dial is characterized by its multi-colored \"roulette\" aesthetic, featuring orange accents and pentagonal hour markers. Due to its limited production run and historical significance as Tudor’s second-generation chronograph, secondary market prices typically range from $15,000 to $30,000 depending on condition and provenance. A notable production detail is the \"Home Plate\" nickname often associated with the series, though the 7149 specifically features the updated dial furniture. High-quality examples with original \"Rolex\" branded crowns and casebacks command the upper end of the valuation bracket.", "score": 83}]}