Geneva, Nov 07, 2021
LOT 496
URWERK, REF.102-38, NO. 01, BASEL
EXPOSITION WATCH IN 1997, STEEL
CHF 30,000 - 50,000
HKD 254,000 - 422,000 / USD 32,600 - 55,000 / EUR 28,000 - 46,600
Sold: CHF 150,000
A very fine, historically important, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch
with wandering hours display.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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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 Urwerk
Model 102
Year 1997
Case No. 1
Bracelet Leather with a stainless steel Urwerk buckle
Diameter 38 mm
Caliber Modified 2892 A2, 21 jewels
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Presentation leaflet
Notes
Launched in 1996 and born from the collaboration of Thomas and Felix Baumgartner with the collaboration of the designer Martin Frei.
Thomas began his career in Saint-Croix working as a pendulier while his brother Felix completed his watchmaking school in Solothurn and worked for
Svend Andersen.
All three had a fascination for the kinetic and microcosmic quality of wristwatches and the first designs for an unconventional time display started in 1995. Launched in 1997 in Basel, this example numbered 1 was the first of the 102-38 displayed in their cabinets and it is a unique occasion to acquire a historical milestone.
All three had a fascination for the kinetic and microcosmic quality of wristwatches and the first designs for an unconventional time display started in 1995. Launched in 1997 in Basel, this example numbered 1 was the first of the 102-38 displayed in their cabinets and it is a unique occasion to acquire a historical milestone.