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New York, Oct 20, 2010

LOT 32

HD3 THREE-MINDS LIMITED EDITION HD3 Complication ?Three Minds?, Designed by Jorg Hysek, Fabrice Gonet and Valerie Ursenbacher. No.8170064. Made in a limited edition of 333 pieces. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, self-winding, water-resistant, titanium and white gold wristwatch with digital rotating disc display, 40 hour power reserve and titanium locking deployant buckle. Accompanied by the original HD3 ?Three Minds? presentation case and certificate dated October 20, 2010.

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Sold: USD 27,000

C. Five-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent reverse secured by 4 screws, central titanium panels to the band each secured by 4 bolts, locking crown, sapphire crystals. D. Three black rotating discs with luminous Arabic numerals displaying the hours, minute and seconds, PVD titanium bridges secured by polished screws with highlighted apertures and red arrows indicating the minutes and seconds, further red arrow indicating the hours at 12. M. Rhodium-plated with oeil-de-perdix decoration, 20 jewels enclosed within pvd titanium supports, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator, specially designed HD3 rotor. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Dim. 43 x 53 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Donated by Westtime, Beverly Hills


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This concept, created by a group of three talented artists - Jorg Hysek, Valerie Ursenbacher and Fabrice Gonet - working together in total harmony for many years, evolves continuously and constantly attains new standards of excellence. The subtle bond between fine watchmaking and high tech gives a new direction to 21st century watches, marvels of design and resolutely oriented towards the future. The HD3 initials, which might suggest a chemical element, in fact represent the perfect equation between form and function. Each designer endows his creation with unique and powerful emotive power. The harmony apparent throughout their work reveals a shared passion for artistic freedom in the ultimate quest for time, as it will evolve in the future. Having worked together for years as designers at Team Styling, in 2004 Jorg, Valerie and Fabrice decided to initiate HD3 Complication, a brand based on the three designers' passion for truly exceptional watchmaking. They were determined to allow their imagination free reign, each in their own way, as artists in the perpetual pursuit of perfection. Human relationships being of paramount importance for them, they have attracted the finest craftsman. Their artistic vision has les to the creation of exceptional timepieces for their valued customers.