One of the more recognizable pocket-watches in the Musée d'Horlogerie in Le Locle is an oval piece by Vardon & Stedmann, a pair of British watchmakers from approx 1800. Driven by a cam hidden above the center pinion, the hands expand and contract to follow the outline of the case.
This piece is on a long-term loan to the musuem from the Sandoz Family, which conviniently owns the Parmigiani watch brand, who've produced a modern rendition of the piece, the bluntly named "Toric Ovale with Telescopic Hands". Limited to 30 pieces in white gold and 30 more in rose gold, this massive (52mmx37mm) watch uses flame-blued steel for the hands over a Grand Fue enamel dial, with apertures for the date and RdM (power reserve) of the 8-day, manually-wound movement. MSRP will be $95,000
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