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To behold a finely finished movement through a sapphire crystal case back is to witness a world of sublime artistry. Bridges and plates are adorned with Côtes de Genève, stripes that mimic the gentle waves of Lake Geneva, not merely for beauty but to trap dust.

Edges are bevelled and polished to a razor-sharp gleam, a testament to hours of patient work by a craftsman’s hand. Screw heads are polished and their slots perfectly aligned. Tiny jewels, synthetic rubies, are set into the movement to act as near-frictionless bearings for the pivots.