Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021

LOT 22

GIRARD PERREGAUX REF. 49534-52-R22-BB60,
THE CHAMBER OF WONDERS - CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE SUN, PINK GOLD, 18/18

HKD 150,000 - 280,000

USD 19,300 - 36,120 / CHF 18,000 - 33,600

Very fine and limited, 18K pink gold self-winding wristwatch with a transparent case back and miniature the center of the universe sun dial by grey jade, cornelian, orange aventurine, and pale orange jasper and hand-painting. Made in a limited edition of 18 pieces in 2016.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 1

As new

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Girard Perregaux

Model The Chamber of Wonders - Centre of the Universe Sun

Reference 49534-52-R22-BB60

Year Circa 2016

Movement No. 415008

Bracelet 18K pink gold Girard Perregaux buckle

Caliber GP03300-0060

Dimensions Ø 40mm

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Accessories Original fitted box, guarantee (blank), hangtag

Notes

This exceptional example is from the third creation in the Chamber of Wonders line which introduced at Basel world in 2016 “The Chamber of Wonders - Centre of the Universe Sun” Only made in 18 pieces.This watch, the Center of the Universe Sun represents heliocentricism, establishing the Sun as a fixed point in the universe that Earth and other planets revolve around - a theory brought to reality by the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), back in 1543. The dial of this watch is a miniature of the Sun as the center of the universe by grey jade, cornelian, orange aventurine and pale orange jasper and hand-painting, depicts the Sun in the center-right on the axis of the hands. The planets of the solar system orbit on concentric stripes and the zodiac signs are placed beyond Saturn. The other two creations from this line are: Center of the Universe Earth representing Ptolemy’s geocentricism, and the Celestial Globe representing Vincenzo Maria Coronelli’s celestial globe creation. All three The Chamber of Wonders watches feature elaborate metiers d’art techniques, such as marquetry in semi-precious stones and mother-of-pearl, miniature painting, and gilding.