Louis Moinet
Reference 105.50 Astronef | A limited edition pink gold double tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2022
Auction Closed
December 7, 07:12 PM GMT
Estimate
100,000 - 200,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered and black
Caliber: cal. LM105 mechanical, 56 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws
Case number: no. 01/08
Closure: 18k pink gold Louis Moinet double folding clasp
Size: 43 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Louis Moinet presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin (undated), operating instructions booklet, large portfolio, letter from the manufacturer dated Febraury 14, 2022, and Inventor of the Chronograph book
The "Louis Moinet" brand, founded in 2004, is named in honor of the 19th-century French watchmaker Louis Moinet, renowned for his contributions to horology, including inventing one of the world's first chronographs in 1816. The modern Louis Moinet brand is an independent Swiss watchmaker, known for creating high-end, limited-edition timepieces that combine technical precision with artistic design.
The brand draws inspiration from the inventive and artistic spirit of Louis Moinet, incorporating elements of his pioneering work into its watch designs.
The brand produces watches in very limited quantities, making each timepiece a collector's item and these limited editions feature rare and exotic materials, intricate complications, and unique aesthetics.
In addition, the brand has developed its own in-house movements, showcasing technical innovations combined with a distinctive and intricate aesthetic. Many Louis Moinet watches also feature highly complex complications such as tourbillons and astronomical displays. Artistic dials are also a common feature of the brand, often incorporating intricate engravings, hand-painted details, and the use of exotic materials like meteorite dials.
The Astronef Ref 105.50 from Louis Moinet is a limited-edition watch known for its astronomical complications, intricate artistic dial, and high-end craftsmanship. The current example is cased in pink gold and features a double tourbillon.