{"query": "2554", "brand": null, "total": 2, "limit": 10, "matches": [{"slug": "cartier-2554", "brand": "Cartier", "ref": "2554", "model": "CPCP Tank à Vis", "case_material": "White Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/cartier-2554", "description": "The Cartier Tank à Vis reference 2554 in white gold was produced between 2001 and 2005 as part of the Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP). Collectors prioritize this reference for its dual-bezel case construction inspired by the 1931 Tank Étanche and its manual-wind Calibre 437 MC, developed by Piaget. The dial features traditional CPCP signatures, including a central guilloché rose motif, blued steel Breguet-style hands, and a hidden Cartier signature within the VII numeral. Current secondary market valuations typically range from $25,000 to $35,000 depending on condition and the presence of original accessories. A notable variant of the 2554 includes the \"Wandering Hours\" complication, though the time-only white gold model remains sought after for its specific proportions of 27mm by 39mm. Production numbers were limited, as was standard for the CPCP line, which focused on reviving historical designs with mechanical movements.", "score": 199}, {"slug": "audemars-piguet-25548ba", "brand": "Audemars Piguet", "ref": "25548BA", "model": "Quantième Perpétuel (1990)", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/audemars-piguet-25548ba", "description": "The Audemars Piguet Quantième Perpétuel reference 25548BA was produced between approximately 1982 and the early 1990s, representing a pivotal era for the brand’s ultra-thin complications. This 18k yellow gold model measures 36mm in diameter and is powered by the self-winding caliber 2120/2800, which is based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 movement. Collectors value this reference for its historical significance in popularizing the perpetual calendar during the post-quartz crisis recovery and for its classic four-subdial layout without a leap year indicator. The case features a stepped bezel and short lugs, characteristic of the Quantième Perpétuel line's early design language. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $35,000 and $55,000 depending on condition and the presence of original paperwork. A notable production detail is that early examples often feature \"Audemars Piguet\" branding without the \"Automatic\" text on the dial, a variation sought by vintage enthusiasts.", "score": 84}]}