無底價
106Σ︎
TAKANO
Chateau Nouvel Chronometer “Toki”
A unique stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with center seconds, chronometer certificate and presentation box, made for the TOKI: Watch Auction
估價
HK$50,000–100,000•︎
€5,800–11,600
$6,400–12,800
成交價
HK$215,900
製造商
TAKANO
年份
Circa 2024
機芯編號
PWT012C
型號名稱
Chateau Nouvel Chronometer “Toki”
材料
Stainless steel
機芯
Automatic, cal.PWT, 24 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Crocodile
錶扣
Stainless steel unsigned pin buckle
尺寸
37mm diameter
簽名
Dial and movement signed
配件
Accompanied by The Besançon Chronometer Observatory certificate dated 31st October 2023, Takano fitted presentation box and outer packaging. A certificate with the buyer’s name will be issued by the brand.
完整圖錄內容
Founded by Takano Kotaro in Nagoya in 1899, Takano initially specialized in clockmaking. It wasn't until 1957 that the Takano brand began producing wristwatches with outsourced movements where in early 1959, Takano launched its first in-house movement, debuting a collection of ultra-thin watches under the name “Chateau”.
However, the company faced challenges from competitors, compounded by the devastation of an unexpected super typhoon in September 1959. This led to its acquisition by the larger Ricoh company in August 1962. Today, while still under Ricoh, Watch Precision Co., owned by Hajime Asaoka, obtained a license to use the brand name Takano in 2024.
The present Chateau Nouvel Chronometer is both thin and remarkably accurate. It is also notable for being the first Japanese watch to receive chronometer certification from the Besançon Observatory in France in the 21st century.The steel case is mirror-polished using the “Zaratsu” technique, resulting in distortion-free surfaces.
The regular production pieces are available with either black or white dials; however, a magical collaboration between Hajime Asaoka and Phillips Watches has made the present piece unique. Solely created for the TOKI: Watch Auction, this timepiece showcases a mesmerizing traditional Japanese color known as “TOKI-iro” (the color of the Japanese crested ibis), crafted by Master Asaoka himself. This auspicious bird, with feathers reminiscent of a rising sun, symbolizes happiness and good fortune in Japanese culture, making it the perfect choice for the brand’s auction debut.
Please note that proceeds of the sale of the present watch will be given by the Consignor to Wajima Lacquerware Industry.
本時計の収益金は、出品者より輪島塗業界復興を支援するため、全落札金額を寄付されます。
However, the company faced challenges from competitors, compounded by the devastation of an unexpected super typhoon in September 1959. This led to its acquisition by the larger Ricoh company in August 1962. Today, while still under Ricoh, Watch Precision Co., owned by Hajime Asaoka, obtained a license to use the brand name Takano in 2024.
The present Chateau Nouvel Chronometer is both thin and remarkably accurate. It is also notable for being the first Japanese watch to receive chronometer certification from the Besançon Observatory in France in the 21st century.The steel case is mirror-polished using the “Zaratsu” technique, resulting in distortion-free surfaces.
The regular production pieces are available with either black or white dials; however, a magical collaboration between Hajime Asaoka and Phillips Watches has made the present piece unique. Solely created for the TOKI: Watch Auction, this timepiece showcases a mesmerizing traditional Japanese color known as “TOKI-iro” (the color of the Japanese crested ibis), crafted by Master Asaoka himself. This auspicious bird, with feathers reminiscent of a rising sun, symbolizes happiness and good fortune in Japanese culture, making it the perfect choice for the brand’s auction debut.
Please note that proceeds of the sale of the present watch will be given by the Consignor to Wajima Lacquerware Industry.
本時計の収益金は、出品者より輪島塗業界復興を支援するため、全落札金額を寄付されます。