Ref.4222G White Gold Iron-Red Dial Dress Watch

In fact…

The Iron-red sunburst dial makes this piece rare and most in the market now comes in full yellow gold presentation with cream dial. The Sigma markings are telling of how Swiss watchmakers are bent on maintaining their position of superiority against the rise of Quartz movement. The Sigma Dial indicates that solid gold parts were used, down to the hands and markers, and the watch is a durable investment, or so marketed by APRIOR. APRIOR is a conglomerate of about five to nine members which included big names such as Patek Philippe, IWC, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin etc.

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