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Back 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. Recendv 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 aficionados, 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
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by hand and then tested for over 15 days on Swiss
calibrators to ensure accuracy. The watches are then
reinspected in the United States upon their arrival.
What makes rare watches rare?
Business Week states it best...“lt’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
27 jewels and 210
hand-assembled
parts drive this
classic masterpiece.
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 stunning
watch of the 1930 s but just as surprising,
we’ve been able to build this luxury time
piece for 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 fine watch
collecting for under SIOO. You can now
wear a millionaire’s watch but still keep
your millions 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 Wristwateb • $99 *s&h or
3 credit card payments of $33 +S&H
800-859 1736
Promotional Code GRV677-04
Please mention this code when you call.
To order by mail, please call for details.
Stauer 14101 South cross Drive W„ Dept. GRV677-04
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
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The face of the
original 1930 s
Graves timepiece
from the
Museum of Time.