Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 94

Alexis Garin Tourbillon Squelette Diamonds ? Piece Unique Alexis Garin, No.1/1, "Tourbillon Piece Unique". Made circa 2008. Extremely fine and unique, large, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and diamond-set hand-skeletonized wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon and Alexis Garin 18K pink gold buckle. Accompanied by a box.

CHF 55,000 - 75,000

USD 52,000 - 70,000 / EUR 38,000 - 52,000

Sold: CHF 74,400

C. Three-body, polished, wide bezel set with 124 round diamonds in two rows, flat band engraved tourbillon, straight curved lugs, transparent back with 6 screws, sapphire crystals. D. Blued steel Breguet hands with diamond-set tips. M. Hand-engraved, gold skeletonized bridges, jeweled, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator, polished steel one-minute tourbillon carriage with straight bridge. Case signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 01

HANDS Original

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Alexis Garin Alexis Garin is an independent watchmaker working in the Jura region of Switzerland, cradle of the art of watchmaking. After graduating from the renowned Watchmaking School of Le Lode, Switzerland, Alexis Garin worked for a short time at Piaget, then as an independent watchmaker restoring antique watches and clocks, and at Vacheron Constantin, concentrating specifically on skeleton watches. Alexis Garin's work reflects his passion for 18th century timepieces. His creations, with harmonious, high quality movements, bridge the gap between watchmaking traditions of the past and today's new technologies. He specializes in elegant and sophisticated skeleton wristwatches which he executes by hand, with all the mastery that this delicate technique requires.