Case in point is Vacheron Constantin, which has rolled out its La Quête du Temps haute chronologie clock complete with an automaton astronomer. Vacheron Constantin was founded in Geneva in 1755 by Jean-Marc Vacheron, who used to hang out with Rousseau and Voltaire when he wasn't making watches. La Quête du Temp has a general polygonal shape that resembles the famous 14th century Clock of Dondi, which is regarded as the first true modern clock. The Astronomer automaton Vacheron ConstantinIn case you actually want to know the time, La Quête du Temps has 23 horological complications. Since La Quête du Temps is not for sale, no cost can be estimated, but I wouldn't expect to see it at a jumble sale anytime soon.