71Σ
Harry Winston
Ref. HCOMDT48WZ001
Histoire de Tourbillon No. 1
A large and impressive white gold and Zalium tourbillon wristwatch with skeletonized dial, warranty, and presentation box; numbered 14 of a limited edition of 20
- Estimate
- $40,000 - 80,000
$107,950
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Harry Winston
- Year
- Circa 2009
- Reference No
- HCOMDT48WZ001
- Case No
- 036’824; No. 14 of 20
- Model Name
- Histoire de Tourbillon No. 1
- Material
- 18K white gold and Zalium
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. HW1007, 48 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Harry Winston buckle
- Dimensions
- 48mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Harry Winston blank international warranty, instruction booklet, polishing cloth, gloves, fitted presentation box, and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Well-known for showcasing innovative complications from independent watchmakers with their Opus series,Harry Winston decided to write a love letter in 2009 to one specific aspect of watchmaking: the tourbillon.
Launched in only 20 examples, that eventually spawned 10 subsequent models, the Histoire De Tourbillon family is dedicated to the most contemporary executions of Breguet’s original “whirlwind” escapement. Partnering with Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey’s CompliTime workshop, Harry Winston presented this magnificent timepiece in a combination of 18 karat white gold and their proprietary Zalium alloy. Mysteriously suspended at 12 o’clock are two fast rotating inclined tourbillons, each taking only 36 seconds per revolution and angled so that they are never found in a single plane, ensuring that the effects of gravity are always countered. There is a control panel on the other side (perhaps inspired by Harry Winston’s Opus V collaboration) for precision time setting, while the manual-wind movement provides 48 hours of running autonomy.
This example is offered in excellent condition by the original owner, with minimal signs of wear, and comes complete with its full complement of box, warranty, booklets, polishing cloth, and gloves.
CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Launched in only 20 examples, that eventually spawned 10 subsequent models, the Histoire De Tourbillon family is dedicated to the most contemporary executions of Breguet’s original “whirlwind” escapement. Partnering with Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey’s CompliTime workshop, Harry Winston presented this magnificent timepiece in a combination of 18 karat white gold and their proprietary Zalium alloy. Mysteriously suspended at 12 o’clock are two fast rotating inclined tourbillons, each taking only 36 seconds per revolution and angled so that they are never found in a single plane, ensuring that the effects of gravity are always countered. There is a control panel on the other side (perhaps inspired by Harry Winston’s Opus V collaboration) for precision time setting, while the manual-wind movement provides 48 hours of running autonomy.
This example is offered in excellent condition by the original owner, with minimal signs of wear, and comes complete with its full complement of box, warranty, booklets, polishing cloth, and gloves.
CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER