 This is the new limited edition from JLC. 200 watches will be made, each with a dial different from the other 199.  Each dial is created by an artisan who uses a chisel to create a unique texture which contrasts nicely with the matte, more muted subdials. The dial is also given a burst of color with touches of red here and there as well as the blue model of the earth at the 6 o'clock position. While the dial may be the main feature, the inside of the watch should not be overlooked. Inside of the 42mm case is the JLC calibre 383, a two-barrel movement wound by the same crown. Turning the crown clockwise winds the travel time zone barrel, while turning it counter-clockwise winds the main timekeeping barrel. Each has a 50-hour power reserve. In standard JLC fashion, the movement is fantastically complicated. The 498 parts and 54 jewels are protected by the white gold case which is WR up to 50M. Local time is displayed by the right subdial (gray text), while the left/red subdial displays the second time zone. At the center of the watch is a running seconds hand. Each subdial also features it's own power reserve. The watch will be priced at $51,000. 
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