unknown. The original number of pieces was supposed to be 99 and the cost MONUMENTALLY lower than the one it was sold for, in the end. The production suffered also a hefty delay. The price went up twice, while the model was being produced and the number of pieces, followed the same route. My guess (uneducated) is that the original budget has been badly...botched...by some bean-counter that had not taken into consideration that the price of platinum could go up and up and up. So, almost 1 year after the expected date of delivery and 2 apologetic e-mails informing me of the increase in price, I finally took delivery of this beautiful (for me) watch. When I saw it..live..I held my breath and forgot the wait, the increase in costs and the increase in number of pieces produced. Call me a.....sap lolllll