На ближайшем аукционе Phillips в Нью-Йорке 26 октября будут выставлены на продажу часы Philippe Dufour Duality за номером 00 (лот 47, эстимейт 200.000-400.000 USD)
Philippe Dufour
An exceedingly rare, important, and early platinum wristwatch with double regulator, certificate and fitted presentation box.
1996
Case, dial and movement signed
35.5mm diameter
Estimate
$200,000 - 400,000
CHF195,000-390,000
€170,000-341,000
HK$1,560,000-3,120,000
Manufacturer: Philippe Dufour
Year: 1996
Case No: 00
Model Name: Duality
Material: Platinum
Calibre: Manual, cal. 10, 40 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Black crocodile Philippe Dufour strap
Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold buckle
Dimensions: 35.5mm diameter
Accessories: With Philippe Dufour Certificate, product literature, post card, envelope, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Provenance: The present example was formerly offered at auction at Christie's Geneva on 14.05.2007, lot 212.
Provenance The present example was formerly offered at auction at Christie's Geneva on 14.05.2007, lot 212.
Catalogue Essay
Some watch brands take years to reach a level of desirability, while others become legends almost immediately after creating their first watches. One such brand is Philippe Dufour. Born and educated in the Vallée de Joux, he worked for Jaeger LeCoultre, Gerald Genta, and with his growing reputation as a complication specialist, was commissioned by Audemars Piguet to create five grande sonnerie pocket watch movements. In 1996, Dufour introduced his iconic Duality, the world’s first wristwatch incorporating a double escapement. Featuring two independent balance wheels compensated with a central differential gear, the mechanism improves accuracy while also countering the effects of gravity. He initially planned to produce 25 examples, however only nine were made including the present watch with the extraordinary number ‘00’ - the very first Duality made by the master himself. Phillips is extremely proud to offer this Duality, one of a mere handful of Philippe Dufour watches ever to appear at auction. This example is preserved in wonderful condition and is absolutely complete, accompanied by its original certificate, brochure, and fitted presentation box. A modern masterpiece in every way, the present lot is an extremely rare opportunity to obtain one of the rarest, most important, and most sought after timepieces created by a living legend.
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