Naoya Hida & Co. - The New York Watch Auction: NINE New York Saturday, December 9, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Naoya Hida & Co.
    Year: 2022
    Reference No: Type 1C
    Case No: No. 017
    Model Name: NH Type 1C
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 3019SS, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Naoya Hida pin buckle
    Dimensions: 37mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by Naoya Hida Certificate of Origin dated January 22, 2022, envelope, and Naoya Hida leather travel case.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Naoya Hida is a fairly fresh face in the world of independent watchmaking. The Japanese watchmaker launched in 2018, attracting immediate international collector attention for the detail-oriented vintage-inspired design language and handcraftsmanship of his watches.

    Although production is highly limited – less than 100 watches are produced each year – the brand has continued to experiment and iterate on its core design language each year, offering a small-batch of new references annually.

    The present watch is the NH Type 1C, which was introduced in 2020. Fifteen examples were produced that first year, followed by another 15 in 2021; production of the reference was then discontinued.

    The dial of the NH Type 1C is made of German silver with a micro-bead blasted satin finish and hand-carved Breguet numerals that are coated in a cashew lacquer coating. The brand wordmark underneath 12 o’clock is engraved using an ultra-high-precision micro-fabrication machine. The stainless-steel twin leaf hands for hour and minutes are hand-polished and heat-treated to reach a beautiful shade of blue.

    No expenses were spared in creating the NH Type 1C, which is why so many serious collectors have gravitated toward the brand since its launch. The present example was sold in 2022 and comes as a full set.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. Type 1C
A rare, attractive, and refined stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, hand-engraved Breguet numerals, certificate, and presentation case

2022
37mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.

Estimate
$8,000 - 16,000 
CHF7,200-14,400
€7,500-15,000
HK$62,500-125,000
S$10,900-21,700

Sold for $29,210

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The New York Watch Auction: NINE

New York Auction 9 - 10 December 2023