Lot 1961
- 1961
HARRY WINSTON, A FINE, RARE AND UNUSUAL LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM ASSYMETRIC WRISTWATCH WITH SATELLITE HOUR DISPLAY, RETROGRADE MINUTES, 5 DAYS POWER RESERVE, DAY/NIGHT AND 5-YEAR SERVICE INTERVAL INDICATION CIRCA 2005 OPUS V NO. 9/45
Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description
- A FINE, RARE AND UNUSUAL LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM ASSYMETRIC WRISTWATCH WITH SATELLITE HOUR DISPLAY, RETROGRADE MINUTES, 5 DAYS POWER RESERVE, DAY/NIGHT AND 5-YEAR SERVICE INTERVAL INDICATION CIRCA 2005 OPUS V NO. 9/45
- width 45.6mm.
* frosted ARCAP P-40 (copper nickel alloy) lever movement, mono-metallic balance * eccentric orbiting satellite hour display, luminous Arabic numerals on three revolving blocks, fan-form sectors and silver triangular pointers for 120 degrees retrograde minutes, 5 days power reserve and day-night indication * assymetric platinum polished case, bezel set with 4 screws, scalloped central lugs, gull-wing click-spring crown protector, back with 5-year service interval indication and adjusting screw for regulation, secured by 4 screws * case, dial and movement signed Harry Winston and Felix Baumgartner * with a platinum HW buckle
Condition
Superbly crafted and rare watch! Specially designed manual winding movement running while cataloguing. Lovely clean dial. Case and buckle with no significant signs of use. Overall appears in perfect unused condition. Service interval indication still at 0/5 years. Outside of case back numbered 9/45 and 017666.
The leather strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
Catalogue Note
Harry Winston and Felix Baumgartner of Urwerk partnered to build the Opus V, a feat of horological skill and creativity. The integration of the satellite hour display and retrograde minutes function proved a formidable task for Baumgartner and required the development of specially shaped springs (only 0.05 microns - a human hair is 70-100 microns thick) under the satellite system to allow for the whole mechanism to move counter clockwise without damage and allow the minute hand to "bounce" back to zero. Unveiled at 2005 Baselworld, the hugely successful debut of this piece affirms the strong position of independent watch making.This watch was produced in a limited series of only 45 pieces in platinum, the current example is number 9.