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Louis Moinet 1806 Chronomètre d’Observatoire Review: Observatory Certification in 2025

The Emperor’s New Chronometer: Or, how to charge CHF 18,900 for certification from an observatory that stopped caring about mechanical timekeeping when Nixon was president.

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Sergio Galanti
Oct 04, 2025
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Louis Moinet unveiled the 1806 Chronomètre d’Observatoire at Geneva Watch Days 2025: a titanium integrated bracelet watch priced at CHF 18,900, powered by caliber LM1806, and certified by the Geneva …

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