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Petermann Bedat Reference 1825 Souscription Tantalum

Archive · used only

The Petermann Bedat Reference 1825 Souscription Tantalum is a discontinued dress watch with a tantalum (high polished) case. It is priced well above the $2,450 median for the category. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

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Price
$97,000
Material
Tantalum
Grade / type
Tantalum (high polished)
Water resistance
30 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
38.0 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Manual, deadbeat seconds
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Silvered
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (souscription, 10 pieces)
Not published
Reference, Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Weight, Caliber, Power reserve, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Lume
High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: SJX Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Petermann Bedat Reference 1825 Souscription Tantalum?

The Petermann Bedat Reference 1825 Souscription Tantalum has a tantalum (high polished) case with a sapphire caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Petermann Bedat Reference 1825 Souscription Tantalum?

It is 38.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 30 m.

How much does the Petermann Bedat Reference 1825 Souscription Tantalum cost, and is it available?

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market, and it listed from $97,000 when current.

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