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Episode: Watches and other luxuries put Geneva seconds to none for top-end Christmas gifts
Description: Geneva is a hotspot for luxury shopping. From precision watches to caviar, it's a paradise for those hunting for expensive Christmas gifts.
At the Blancpain store, watchmakers craft precision timepieces for customers who expect the very best. At the world's oldest registered watch brand, a single misplaced screw can mean the difference between a masterpiece and mediocrity.
This is one of the results: the Blancpain Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar 2025. A limited edition of just 50 pieces, retailing for 80,000 Swiss francs. It marries the Gregorian calendar with ancient Chinese lunar cycles, featuring a green Grand Feu enamel dial and the representative of...