Harry Winston - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII Hong Kong Friday, November 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Harry Winston
    Year: Circa 2011
    Reference No: 500-MMT48W.K
    Case No: 047’488, No. 19/20
    Model Name: Historie de Tourbillon No. 2
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Manual
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Harry Winston pin buckle
    Dimensions: 48.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Harry Winston warranty stamped King Jewelers, Florida dated December 2011, instruction manual, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In its second edition of the Histoire de Tourbillon collection launched in 2009, Harry Winston presents an exclusive new timepiece featuring a bi-axial flying tourbillon movement designed by Greubel Forsey. The 48.5mm white gold case houses eight sapphire crystals and is limited to 20 pieces. The tourbillon is supported only from the side of the case, creating a floating effect with no visible point of fixation.

    The bi-axial tourbillon gains precision through two concentric carriages enabling multidimensional rotations - an outer titanium carriage rotates in 120 seconds, housing an inner carriage completing one revolution in 40 seconds and carrying the balance, spring and escapement.

    The compartmentalized case isolates the functions - tourbillon with running seconds at 9 o'clock, hours with day/night indicator at 2 o'clock, and minutes at 6 o'clock. The offset subdials create a multi-layered effect, with the day/night indicators differentiated by color - orange for day, blue for night - enhancing readability.

    Offered in excellent overall condition, the present Histoire de Tourbillon No.2 numbered 19 of 20 limited pieces is complete with its accompanying accessories.

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Ref. 500-MMT48W.K
A very rare and avant-garde limited edition white gold bi-axial flying tourbillon wristwatch with day/night indication, warranty and presentation box, numbered 19 of a limited edition of 20 pieces

Circa 2011
48.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$480,000 - 960,000 
€58,100-116,000
$61,500-123,000

Sold for HK$762,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023