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  • Manufacturer: Harry Winston
    Year: Circa 2004
    Reference No: 400.MCR.A44Z
    Case No: 012729
    Model Name: Z1
    Material: Zalium alloy
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1185, 37 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Harry Winston rubber strap
    Clasp/Buckle: Harry Winston zalium pin buckle
    Dimensions: 44mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Harry Winston instruction manual, additional bracelet and leather travel slip case.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Whilst the Opus and Histoire de Tourbillon collections were created to showcase Harry Winston’s unstoppable determination to explore unchartered realms of watchmaking, the Project Z line of timepiece where conceptually developed to exemplify the brand’s pursuit of material innovation.

    - Project Z solely focused on the use of Zalium, a compound of zirconium and aluminum, developed by the son of the founder of Harry Winston, Ronald Winston. An accomplished chemical engineer, Ronald was fascinated by the chemical properties of zirconium, a non-reactive and hypo-allergenic metal (hence its application in surgical implants and instruments) harder than titanium and almost as light.

    - Commencing in 2004, the Z1 was the first of several iterations from the Project Z line and was limited to 100 examples, of which the present timepiece is number 79.

    - Cased at 44mm in diameter, the chronograph showcases not one, not two, but three retrograde indications showcasing hours and minutes in an offset subdial at 12 o’clock, 60-second retrograde chronograph counter at six, 30-minute retrograde totalizer at three and lastly the 12-hour totalizer at nine.

    - Releasing a new model annually and progressing the narrative of the line, Harry Winston set the tone for everything else that was to come. In excellent overall condition the present Z1 represents the avant-guard vision of the Maison since the very begging.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 400.MCR.A44Z
An impressive and avant-garde zalium chronograph wristwatch with triple retrograde indication, number 79 of a limited edition of 100 pieces

Circa 2004
44mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF5,000 - 10,000 
€5,300-10,600
$5,800-11,500

Sold for CHF5,334

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Phillips Watches Online: The Geneva Sessions, Fall 2024

5 - 12 September 2024