Atelier de Chronométrie - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Atelier de Chronométrie
    Year: Circa 2021
    Model Name: ADC#18
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, Omega 266 ebauche cal. 18, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle
    Dimensions: 35mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Atelier de Chronométrie certificate stamped Atelier de Chronométrie Barcelona dated 21st October 2021, photo book and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Established in 2014, Atelier de Chronométrie is a boutique independent firm that handcrafts unique timepieces offering an unlimited freedom to let their creativity flow and create one-of-a-kind watches, above and beyond standard customization. With a specific style inspired by the pioneering era of the 1930s and 1940s, all Atelier de Chronométrie creations are timeless and with a refreshed interpretation of the past.

    Led by Santiago Martínez, a graduate in Fashion Design and now the creative director for the firm, Martínez also has 15 years of experience in dealing and finding rare vintage timepieces. Eduard Mercadé and Moebius Rassmman are both watchmakers and graduates of the Barcelona watchmaking school with 10 years and 20 years in restoring important timepieces. Eduard Mercadé is also specialized in micromechanics. Montse Gimeno has a degree in communication and marketing and with Santiago she is also a vintage watch expert with more than 15 years of experience. In 2016, the firm made its initial debut to the independent watchmaking scene with the released of the AdC1, which was the first in Spanish watchmaking history to receive a certificate from l’Observatoire de Besançon in France.

    The present Atelier de Chronométrie is a unique creation from 2021 featuring a 35mm diameter stainless steel Calatrava-style case with a crisp stepped bezel, perfectly framing a highly attractive galvanic gilt dial created exclusively for Shellman Japan. The handsome black sector dial is adorned with applied Breguet numerals and silvered tracks with small seconds. Using a reliable Omega cal. 226 base, the cal. 18 is a manual movement modified and re-finished by hand to the highest of standards, with the style of finishing determined by the owner. Opting for the côtes de Genêve decoration, the movement features palladium plated bridges and 18K rose gold-plated wheels.

    First time being offered at auction for any Atelier de Chronométrie creations, PHILLIPS is excited to offer to collector’s this rare opportunity to own the first example to ever appear at auction.

Σ987

A highly attractive, interesting and unique stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, black galvanic gilt dial, applied Breguet numerals, certificate and presentation box

Circa 2021
35mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$320,000 - 470,000 
€37,300-54,800
$41,000-60,300

Sold for HK$482,600

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023