When I got the invitation to a reception dedicated to Rare Handcrafts, I expected to see more pieces regarding Enameling, Marquetery, Haute Joaillerie and Baccarat Crystal Dome Table Clocks. What I did not expect was to see the grand creation of a grand complication. That we would see a successor for the famous Ref. 5002, one day, was quite sure – more or less, but now and just a few weeks after Basel?!
The predecessor Ref. 5002 was for many like the Holy Grail of Haute Horlogerie and one of the most expensive watches in the world – seven digits (plus), in Euro. Almost everybody (addicted to watches) knows it, but most haven´t seen one in metal and even less had the possibility to try one on their wrist.
When I arrived in Geneva …
I was aware that something will (probably) happen on the top floors of this house …
… or even higher?