{"query": "SET", "brand": null, "total": 4, "limit": 10, "matches": [{"slug": "iwc-set", "brand": "IWC", "ref": "SET", "model": "Vintage Collection Jubilee Edition 1868-2008", "case_material": "Platinum", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/iwc-set", "description": "Released in 2008 to commemorate the brand’s 140th anniversary, the IWC Vintage Collection Jubilee Edition set consists of six watches reimagining foundational models: the Portuguese, Ingenieur, Da Vinci, Aquatimer, Pilot’s Watch, and Portofino. The platinum edition was limited to 500 sets globally, though individual pieces were also sold separately. Collectors value this reference for its use of in-house manufacture movements, such as the caliber 98245 in the Portuguese and the caliber 80111 in the Ingenieur, housed in 950 platinum cases with silver-plated dials and sapphire casebacks. This set represents a transition toward IWC’s modern manufacture era while maintaining historical dimensions. On the secondary market, individual platinum pieces typically trade between $15,000 and $25,000, while complete six-watch sets in the original presentation trunk are rare, often valued in the low-six-figures. A complete platinum set notably realized approximately $130,000 at a major 2015 auction.", "score": 198}, {"slug": "audemars-piguet-25659", "brand": "Audemars Piguet", "ref": "25659", "model": "Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Gem-Set", "case_material": "18k Yellow Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/audemars-piguet-25659", "description": "The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar reference 25659BA was produced during the late 1980s and early 1990s. This 39mm 18k yellow gold model is distinguished by its factory gem-setting, typically featuring a diamond-set bezel and hour markers. It utilizes the ultra-thin automatic caliber 2120/2800, a movement derived from the Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 base. Collectors value this reference for its \"Jumbo\" proportions and its role in the evolution of the perpetual calendar complication within the Royal Oak line. Production numbers for gem-set variants were significantly lower than the standard 25654 or 25820 references, contributing to its scarcity. On the secondary market, these pieces generally command prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range depending on provenance and condition. A notable example featuring a \"Tuscan\" texture dial and factory diamonds sold at auction for over $400,000, reflecting the premium placed on rare dial configurations.", "score": 71}, {"slug": "bovet-hms5002-sd12", "brand": "Bovet", "ref": "HMS5002-SD12", "model": "Unique White Gold and Diamond-Set Wristwatch", "case_material": "18k White Gold", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/bovet-hms5002-sd12", "description": "The Bovet HMS5002-SD12 is a contemporary reference from the Fleurier collection, characterized by its 18k white gold 42mm case and the brand’s signature \"bow\" crown protector at the 12 o'clock position. Collectors value this reference for its hand-engraved movement and the integration of high-jewelry elements, featuring a bezel and bow set with round-cut diamonds. The dial typically showcases Bovet’s traditional aesthetic with Roman numerals and serpentine hands, powered by a manual-wind mechanical movement with a significant power reserve. This specific reference is produced in limited quantities, reflecting the brand's low-volume manufacturing model. On the secondary market, this model generally trades in the $25,000 to $45,000 range, depending on the total carat weight and condition. A notable aspect of this series is the convertible \"Amadeo\" system found in similar Fleurier models, though the HMS5002-SD12 focuses on a fixed, diamond-set wrist configuration.", "score": 71}, {"slug": "mb-f-20", "brand": "MB&F", "ref": "20", "model": "Horological Machine No. 2 Diamond-Set", "case_material": "18k White Gold and Titanium", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/mb-f-20", "description": "The MB&F Horological Machine No. 2 (HM2) Diamond-Set 20 was released circa 2009 as a limited edition of 20 pieces. This reference features a modular case construction combining 18k white gold and titanium, measuring 59mm x 38mm x 13mm. It utilizes the Girard-Perregaux based HM2 engine, a Jean-Marc Wiederrecht-designed movement featuring the first mechanical movement to offer instantaneous jumping hours, concentric retrograde minutes, retrograde date, and a bi-hemisphere moon phase. The \"Diamond-Set\" designation refers to the 20 diamonds totaling 0.54 carats set into the case. Collectors value the HM2 as the brand’s second-ever release, representing the early architectural era of Max Büsser’s designs. On the secondary market, this specific reference typically trades in the $60,000 to $90,000 range. A notable production detail is that the HM2 series was officially retired in 2011 with the final \"Black Box\" edition.", "score": 71}]}