Military Officer - October 2006 - (Page 5) World’s Most Valuable Timepiece Disappears B ack in 1933, the single most important watch ever built was engineered for a quiet millionaire collector named Henry Graves. It took over three years and the most advanced horological technique to create the multifunction masterpiece. This one-of-a-kind watch was to become the most coveted piece in the collection of the Museum of Time near Chicago. Recently this ultra-rare innovation was auctioned off for the record price of $11,030,000 by Sotheby’s to a secretive anonymous collector. Now the watch is locked away in a private vault in an unknown location. We believe that a classic like this should be available to true watch afficionados, so Stauer replicated the exact Graves design in the limited edition Graves ‘33. The antique enameled face and Bruguet hands are true to the original. But the real beauty of this watch is on the inside. We replicated an extremely complicated automatic movement with 27 jewels and seven hands. There are over 210 individual parts that are assembled entirely by hand and then tested for over 15 days on Swiss calibrators to insure accuracy. The watches are then reinspected in the United States upon their arrival. What makes rare watches rare? Business Week states it best…“It’s the complications that can have the biggest impact on price.” (Business Week, July, 2003). The four interior complications on our Graves™ watch display the month, day, date and the 24 hour clock graphically depicts the sun and the moon. The innovative engine for this timepiece is powered by the movement of the body as the automatic rotor winds the mainspring. It never needs batteries and never needs to be manually wound. The precision crafted gears are “lubricated” by 27 rubies that give the hands a smooth sweeping movement. And the watch is tough enough to stay water resistant to 5 atmospheres. The movement is covered by a 2-year warranty. Not only have we emulated this 27 jewels and 210 stunning watch of the 1930s but hand-assembled just as surprising, we’ve been able parts drive this to build this luxury timepiece for classic masterpiece. a spectacular price. Many fine 27-jewel automatics that are on the market today are usually priced well over $2,000 dollars, but you can enter the rarified world of The face of the fine watch collecting for original 1930 s under $100. You can now Graves timepiece wear a millionaire’s watch from the but still keep your millions Museum of Time. in your vest pocket. Try the handsome Graves ‘33 timepiece risk free for 30 days. If you are not thrilled with the quality and rare design, please send it back for a full refund of the purchase price. Not Available in Stores Call now to take advantage of this limited offer. Stauer Graves™ ‘33 Wristwatch Three Payments of $33 +S&H 800-859-1736 Promotional Code GRV399-04 Please mention this when you call. To order by mail, please call for details. 14101 Southcross Drive W., Dept. GRV399-04 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 For fastest service, call toll-free 24 hours a day 800-859-1736 Visit us online at www.Stauer.com for the complete line of Stauer Watches, Jewelry and Collectibles http://www.Stauer.com http://www.Stauer.com
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