Moritz Grossmann - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Moritz Grossmann
    Year: Circa 2023
    Reference No: MG-001642
    Movement No: 1806
    Case No: 11516, No. 05/18
    Model Name: Benu Backpage
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 107.0, 24 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Moritz Grossmann pin buckle
    Dimensions: 41mm in diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Moritz Grossmann warranty hand-signed by Christine Hutter, stamped Formosa Watch Co., Taichung City and dated 10th June 2023, instruction manual, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Revived in 2008 from Glashütte Germany, the firm launched the inaugural model Benu, a reference to the resurrection of the immortal Bennu bird in ancient Egyptian mythology, and a symbol of the rebirth of the Moritz Grossmann manufacture.

    The present Benu Backpage posits a challenge to the conventional architecture of a timepiece with its unique mirrored construction of the movement. What is normally seen from the back of a watch is proudly showcased on the blue semi-skeletonized dial. In the finest Glashütte tradition, the spectacular aesthetics of the mechanical movement can then be seen on the large dial aperture, with the most beautiful details such as the Grossmann balance, the hand-graved balance cock with stunning floral motifs, and the ratchet wheel with exquisite snailing prominently positioned on the left side of the dial. Once the watch is wound, the mechanical splendour of the oscillating balance wheel would not fail to leave the spectator in awe.

    The stunning dial display on this watch is made possible by the in-house manual calibre 107.0, which manifests a reversal of direction in the mainspring barrel and the going train. The wheel train runs in the right direction in aid by the mirrored escapement and the mirrored oscillation system. On the back of the present Benu Backpage, a full German Silver plate with wide Glashütte ribbings, mounted with raised gold chatons and the signature transparent sapphire jewels, is displayed with the iconic Grossmann winder with pusher and stop seconds.

    Numbered 5 of a limited series of 18 pieces, the present timepiece is offered in excellent condition, as well as accompanied with its full set of original accessories.

Σ905

Ref. MG-001642
A very fine and rare limited edition platinum semi-skeletonized wristwatch with small seconds, warranty and presentation box, numbered 5 of a limited edition of 18 pieces

Circa 2023
41mm in diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,400-23,900
$15,400-25,600

Sold for HK$215,900

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024