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Philippe Dufour
Duality "No. 1"
An exceptionally rare, historically important, and fresh-to-market white gold wristwatch with double escapement, certificate of origin, fitted presentation box, marketing folio, and movement renderings, numbered 01
- Estimate
- $1,000,000 - 2,000,000
$3,085,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Philippe Dufour
- Year
- Circa 1999
- Movement No
- No. 01
- Model Name
- Duality "No. 1"
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 10, 40 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold Philippe Dufour pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 34mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Philippe Dufour marketing folio with original Duality press kit, International Wristwatch 2000 magazine featuring Duality article, original renderings of the Duality movement, certificate of origin dated 1999, and wooden presentation box.
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Philippe Dufour
Swiss | 1989Philippe Dufour is a modern master creating some of the most coveted timepieces available today. His watches feature clean, classic lines fitted with high-grade in-house movements and stunning finish and polish. His Simplicity model is near-perfect hand craftsmanship, produced entirely in a traditional manner without the use of modern industrial tools. Over a 12-year period he created approximately 200 examples often customized to the client's wishes. Today it is considered one of the finest mechanical time-only timepieces produced. Also highly sought-after is the Duality, a highly complicated masterpiece made in only 9 examples. Dufour worked for some of the top names in watch manufacturing including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet and Gerald Genta. In 1978, he opened his own workshop creating all his own parts. He is both the man and the brand, and by keeping his production numbers limited, Dufour maintains absolute control over quality and is therefore considered one of the most important independent watchmakers today.
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