The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 235

Soleil Genève, No. 120, Pyramide, completed on November 14, 1999.Very fine and unusual, centre-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with concealed dial, date, Luisiana crocodile strap and Soleil steel buckle. Accompanied by pyramidal shaped thuya root wooden fitted box and certificate.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

C. three body, polished and brushed, transparent back with screws, outer side cover decorated with nine pyramids in relief, inner side cover bearing a mirror which may be decorated with a monogramm or serve as a portrait holder, opening lateral pushers and mobile hooded lugs also in the shape of pyramids.D. mother-of-pearl with silver painted indexes and Roman numerals on a matt silver reserve, aperture for the date on the six. "Dauphine" steel hands.M. Cal. ETA 2892 A 2, mechanical with automatic winding.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 35 x 47 mm.


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Soleil GenèveBorn in the heart of mediaeval Geneva, place du Bourg de Four, Soleil Genève collection is the privileged heir of this strong jewellery and watchmaking tradition. Created in 1996 by an association between Ludwig Muller and an Oriental partner.Exclusive, princely, Soleil Genève jewel-watches know how to blend, in perfect harmony, oriental sensibility and Genevan know-how. Exactness and precision! Audacity and creativity! Their unique design is philosophical work, endless source of poetry.Discreet, secret, time passes by without coming to light under its elegant case with its decorated cover. White, yellow or blue gold, titanium, steel, sapphire, ruby, diamond... Noble materials and precious stones are combined to evoke the quiet symmetrical order of the pyramids or the magic and suspended time in the Sahara desert.Exceptional pieces, artworks, collector's objects, Soleil jeweller-watchmakers moreover lend themselves to subtle and personal touch. Their exclusive designs permit, every time, a very specific composition. Discreet, secret, the inner inside of the cover takes in whatever a client likes: a mirror, an engraved monogram, a photographic reproduction...A final touch of elegance for a resolutely unique jewel-watch.Sold for the benefit of the Geneva Schoolof Watchmaking and Microtechnology