World’s Oldest Cognac in a Watch
Swiss watchmaker, Armin Strom, has teamed up with Wealth Solutions (known for its management of exceptional luxury products) to produce a timepiece containing what is thought to be the world’s oldest cognac sold at auction. The Armin Strom Manual Cognac Watch contains drops of 1762 cognac in a sealed sapphire crystal disc that can be seen on the watch face. The Cognac in a Watch idea was the brainchild of Armin Strom’s head watchmaker, Claude Greisler, who devised the concept. Previously Armin Storm have produced watches containing parts of Formula 1 cars! The cognac-filled capsule is positioned at 5 o’clock on the dial and on the back, there is a hand engraved design of grapes. A limited edition of 40 watches has been produced, in either stainless steel, 18 carat rose gold or titanium cases and will be sold exclusively through Wealth Solutions. Whilst the timekeeping of such a stunning work of craftmanship will no doubt be perfect, it is difficult to say what part of the ‘solution’ the addition of very old cognac will play!
The oldest cognac we currently have in stock is a Jules Robin 1789 – now that really is a work of art.