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J.N. Shapiro
Infinity
A possibly unique and extremely well-preserved stainless steel wristwatch with purple guilloché dial with Arabic numerals, warranty card, presentation box, additional blue dial and hands
Estimate
$20,000 - 40,000
Sold For
$44,450
Lot Details
Manufacturer
J.N. Shapiro
Year
Circa 2019
Movement No
No. 07 OLE
Model Name
Infinity
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. UWD, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Shapiro pin buckle
Dimensions
40mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by a J. N. Shapiro warranty card dated December 20, 2019 for the date of manufacture and August 3rd, 2021 for the date of sale, numbered fitted wooden presentation box, additional blue steel hand guilloché dial with Roman numerals, and additional hands.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The California based independent watchmaker Joshua N. Shapiro is known for his exceptional line of time-only “Infinity” series of wristwatches, and while he began his career as an educator, his horological journey began by making fine engine-turned dials for other watchmakers. In 2018, Shapiro launched his “Infinity” collection with complex engine-turned dials in both traditional and exotic materials giving each watch a unique perspective. The dial is a celebration of guilloché, combining a barleycorn motif along the periphery with the intricate basketweave pattern at its center and echoed again on the subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock.
The present stainless steel example stands out with its purple guilloché dial, and while the dial design pays homage to 17th-century watchmaking, the movement is thoroughly modern, sourced from Uhren-Werke Dresden (UWD), a sister company of Lang & Heyne. The movement is uniquely hand-engraved with the famed “Mario” mascot of the Nintendo brand. Numbered 07, this example is superbly finished and in preserved in outstanding overall condition. The watch is accompanied by an additional blue guilloché dial and handset, and showcases excellence in American independent watchmaking.
The present stainless steel example stands out with its purple guilloché dial, and while the dial design pays homage to 17th-century watchmaking, the movement is thoroughly modern, sourced from Uhren-Werke Dresden (UWD), a sister company of Lang & Heyne. The movement is uniquely hand-engraved with the famed “Mario” mascot of the Nintendo brand. Numbered 07, this example is superbly finished and in preserved in outstanding overall condition. The watch is accompanied by an additional blue guilloché dial and handset, and showcases excellence in American independent watchmaking.