Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 253
Pierre DeRoche
Ref. B-01778, oversize, self-winding, date, AM-PM indication, striking appointment function; “TNT” “Rendez-vous”; limited edition of 21 examples,
No. 01; black PVD-coated titanium, titanium, stainless steel and 18K pink gold
Ref. B-01778, oversize, self-winding, date, AM-PM indication, striking appointment function; “TNT” “Rendez-vous”; limited edition of 21 examples,
No. 01; black PVD-coated titanium, titanium, stainless steel and 18K pink gold
EUR 8,000 - 18,000
USD 9,500 - 21,400 / HKD 74,000 - 166,000
Black PVD-coated titanium (physical vapor deposition), titanium, stainless steel and 18K pink gold (40.28 gr.), self-winding, oversize round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with sapphire-crystal case-back screwed by eight screws, skeleton dial with centre-seconds and five horological complications:
• Instantaneous date of the month (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
• Diurnal (day-time) and nocturnal (night-time) hours with a 24-hour (AM-PM) scale (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
• “Rendez-vous”, striking appointment function on two square steel gongs and setting (central index, activated by the rectangular-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 10 o’clock)
• Striking winding and power-reserve indication (sector at 8 o’clock, activated by the rectangular-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 8 o’clock)
• On / Off indication (sector at 10 o’clock, activated by the rectangular-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 4 o’clock)
• Diurnal (day-time) and nocturnal (night-time) hours with a 24-hour (AM-PM) scale (subsidiary dial at 12 o’clock)
• “Rendez-vous”, striking appointment function on two square steel gongs and setting (central index, activated by the rectangular-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 10 o’clock)
• Striking winding and power-reserve indication (sector at 8 o’clock, activated by the rectangular-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 8 o’clock)
• On / Off indication (sector at 10 o’clock, activated by the rectangular-shaped push-piece located on the case-band at 4 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Pierre DeRoche, Le Lieu (Vallée de Joux)
Model “TNT” “Rendez-vous”; limited edition of 21 examples, No. 01 / 21
Reference B-01778
Year circa 2000
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. unnumbered
Bracelet black leather PDR strap; titanium and 18K pink gold double folding deployant clasp
Diameter 45.5 mm. (bezel)
Caliber PDR 4015 (based on 3573 by DuBois-Dépraz, Le Lieu, Vallée de Joux)
Dimensions 55.9 x 45.1 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories certificate of origin, original winding fitted box and outer box
Notes
Pierre DeRoche, “TNT” “Rendez-vous”
The charm of a striking mechanism in a sporty case. Two hammers strike two “cathedral” chimes, one high- and one low-pitched (visible on the dial), to remind you of your appointments.
This model was made in a limited edition of 21 examples, commercialised in Switzerland for the amount of CHF 41 140.-
Another edition of 201 pieces was made in steel, commercialised in Switzerland for the amount of CHF 20 890.-
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*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU