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Moritz Grossmann
Tefnut Silver-Plated by Friction - Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation
An attractive and unique stainless steel wristwatch with silver-plated by friction dial, certificate and box
Estimate
CHF25,000–45,000
€27,100–48,800
$31,300–56,400
Live 10 May, 2 PM Switzerland Time
Manufacturer
Moritz Grossmann
Year
2025
Movement No
2657
Case No
10985
Model Name
Tefnut Silver-Plated by Friction - Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 102.1, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Blue kudu leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Moritz Grossmann pin buckle
Dimensions
39mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, buckle and strap signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Moritz Grossmann Warranty card dated May 10, 2025, stamped by the Moritz Grossman boutique in Glashütte and signed by Moritz Grossman, instruction manual, Moritz Grossman polishing cloth, Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation polishing cloth. Furthermore delivered with Moritz Grossman delivery note and February 2025 declaration that the watch would be sold for charity on May 10-11 2025.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- This is a piece unique made for the Phillippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation charity sale of 2025
- The dial is silver-plated by friction
- The watch is offered in virtually mint condition
- Offered with its Full set of accesories
This one-of-a-kind piece showcases the manufacture’s dedication to traditional craftsmanship, featuring a dial finished using the rare 19th-century technique of silver-plating by friction, also known as grain-plating. This process, performed entirely by hand, involves carefully applying a mixture of silver powder, salt, and cream of tartar to the dial, then working it into the surface to achieve a finely textured, matte finish. The result is a soft, velvety appearance that interacts beautifully with light, enhancing the watch’s understated elegance.
For the first time in the Tefnut collection, the dial features engraved and lacquered blue numerals, scales, and branding, creating a striking contrast against the silvered surface. The Moritz Grossmann signature appears in a historic typeface, honoring the manufacture’s legacy. Complementing these details, the heat-blued hour and minute hands, meticulously crafted by hand, add to the visual harmony of the timepiece.
Housed in a polished stainless steel case, the watch measures an elegant 39 mm in diameter and is powered by the hand-wound caliber 102.1. This movement exemplifies Moritz Grossmann’s commitment to traditional high watchmaking, featuring a pillar movement architecture, a cantilevered balance cock with Grossmann poising screw, and a removable winding block. The movement is adorned with hand-engraved embellishments, including a finely executed balance cock engraving, Glashütte ribbing on the plates, and screws annealed in blue to match the numerals and hands.
Presented on a deep blue kudu leather strap, this unique Moritz Grossmann TEFNUT Silver-Plated by Friction offers a rare opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind example of German fine watchmaking, furthermore in superb condition and full set.
- This is a piece unique made for the Phillippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation charity sale of 2025
- The dial is silver-plated by friction
- The watch is offered in virtually mint condition
- Offered with its Full set of accesories
This one-of-a-kind piece showcases the manufacture’s dedication to traditional craftsmanship, featuring a dial finished using the rare 19th-century technique of silver-plating by friction, also known as grain-plating. This process, performed entirely by hand, involves carefully applying a mixture of silver powder, salt, and cream of tartar to the dial, then working it into the surface to achieve a finely textured, matte finish. The result is a soft, velvety appearance that interacts beautifully with light, enhancing the watch’s understated elegance.
For the first time in the Tefnut collection, the dial features engraved and lacquered blue numerals, scales, and branding, creating a striking contrast against the silvered surface. The Moritz Grossmann signature appears in a historic typeface, honoring the manufacture’s legacy. Complementing these details, the heat-blued hour and minute hands, meticulously crafted by hand, add to the visual harmony of the timepiece.
Housed in a polished stainless steel case, the watch measures an elegant 39 mm in diameter and is powered by the hand-wound caliber 102.1. This movement exemplifies Moritz Grossmann’s commitment to traditional high watchmaking, featuring a pillar movement architecture, a cantilevered balance cock with Grossmann poising screw, and a removable winding block. The movement is adorned with hand-engraved embellishments, including a finely executed balance cock engraving, Glashütte ribbing on the plates, and screws annealed in blue to match the numerals and hands.
Presented on a deep blue kudu leather strap, this unique Moritz Grossmann TEFNUT Silver-Plated by Friction offers a rare opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind example of German fine watchmaking, furthermore in superb condition and full set.