Pascal Coyon - The Geneva Watch Auction: XIV Geneva Friday, November 5, 2021 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Pascal Coyon
    Year: 2018
    Movement No: 1900B 04 movement further engraved 04/20
    Model Name: Chronomètre
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal, 1900B, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle
    Dimensions: 41mm Diameter
    Signed: Dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Besançon Observatory Chronometer Certificate, fitted box, Besançon Observatory booklet

  • Catalogue Essay

    Pascal Coyon is part of the new wave of independent artisanal watchmakers that offer beautifully crafted and executed classical timepieces. Coyon is a watch and clock repairer based in Bayonne, South West of France. Around 2012 he set out to create his own chronometer wristwatch and a year and a half later he had his first prototype.

    Coyon’s goal was to offer a wristwatch with a superlative finish at a rather affordable price. He therefore used the tried and tested Unitas 6498 as the base movement, however, the latter is so heavily modified that it is unrecognizable. Coyon’s focus on the movement’s aesthetics is apparent with the elegantly curved bridges, polished angles, a comma-shaped regulator index for micro-metric setting and, a sand blasted finish for the whole movement.

    A closer look at the movement reveals a viper head stamped at the base of the balance cock, demonstrating that the watch had undergone the Besançon Observatory trials.

    Coyon created 60 movements, 20 with yellow finish, 20 with pink finish and 20 with silver finish like the present example. The white lacquer dials were available with or without a red twelve.

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A very attractive stainless steel wristwatch with white lacquer dial, Observatory Chronometer Certificate and box

2018
41mm Diameter
Dial and movement signed

Estimate
CHF4,000 - 8,000 
€3,700-7,500
$4,300-8,600

Sold for CHF21,420

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XIV

Geneva Auction 5 & 7 November 2021