Guy Ellia by Christophe Claret Repetition Minute Zephyr Luxury Watch Review

BUY IT HERE: http://www.thewatchbox.com Welcome to the limit, the absolute summit of high horology engineering, finish, and imagination. There’s no Rolex atop this Everest, but Christophe Claret certainly is. The Guy Ellia by Christophe Claret Zephyr Repetition Minute is watchmaking’s equivalent that Mortal Combat fighter with every power dialed to the max. But big boys deserve big toys; put down the Super Nintendo and get ready to play like a REAL player… Originally envisioned as the first of twelve pieces, this Zephyr Repetition Minutes proved prohibitively complex to craft and too costly at its original MSRP for even the Mega Yacht set; only this example was built. Indeed, it’s a piece unique. In 2010, Guy Ellia, best known for gems and jewelry, made the smart decision to call in a heavy-hitter for the development of its flagship minute repeater, the Zephyr. Christophe Claret, best known within the industry for his ability to churn out grand complications for clients (and without the industry for his work on the Harry Winston Opus 4), got the call. The gem-setters stepped aside and let a real master build their piece. And the Christophe Claret Zephyr Repetition Minutes is a masterpiece in every sense. From its 3-D sapphire crystal case to its black polished repeater hammers, this $728,000 (MSRP) grand complication looks the part of a watchmaker’s fantasy come to life. It’s built on a grand scale with expense as no object; the case alone cost as much as a modest home t