Jean Dunand - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Jean Dunand
    Year: Circa 2010
    Reference No: IO1943
    Movement No: 126
    Model Name: Tourbillon Orbital
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. IO200, 14 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Jean Dunand deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 45mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Jean Dunand Certificate of Origin and Warranty signed by watchmaker Christophe Claret and stamped Manalys Jewelry Brussels, instruction manual, loupe, setting pin, cloth, gloves, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Thierry Oulevay and master watchmaster Christophe Claret founded Jean Dunand, “the quintessence of the niche brand”, in 2003, to honour Swiss artist Jean Dunand (1877-1942), a leading figure of the Art Deco movement in Paris.

    Adorned with a stunning red stone dial, reminiscent of the red lacquered art objects designed and crafted by Jean Dunand, the present piece-unique Tourbillon Orbital is a wristwatch of original design and architecture in which the entire movement rotates, carrying in orbit a one-minute flying tourbillon on a revolving dial. The combined rotation of the tourbillon and the movement is not only a marvel to behold, but it also significantly improves the stability of the watch’s performance.

    Encased in an attractive pink gold case, the patented manual calibre IO200 presents a power-reserve gauge, visible through an aperture in the caseband, and the moon phases and winding stem are positioned on the back of the watch. Christophe Claret spent two years resolving the challenge of winding and setting a constantly revolving movement and mainspring barrel with an innovative folding key set vertically into the movement's central axis that both winds the mainspring and sets the time.

    Truly a masterpiece of high horology fusing exceptional craftsmanship and technical finesse, the present timepiece is a unique piece preserved in excellent condition, and it is complete with its full set of accessories. The rare opportunity to acquire this spectacular piece of art should not be missed by the discerning collector.

1069

Ref. IO1943
A unique and impressive pink gold flying tourbillon wristwatch with red stone dial, moon phases, power reserve indication, certificate, setting pin and presentation box

Circa 2010
45mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000 
€23,600-47,300
$25,600-51,300

Sold for HK$317,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024