Important Watches

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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 163. Opera One | A white gold semi-skeletonized Westminster carillon chime minute repeating tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2007 | Girard-Perregaux Opera One | 白金半鏤空西敏寺鐘樂三問報時陀飛輪腕錶,約2007年製.

Girard-Perregaux

Opera One | A white gold semi-skeletonized Westminster carillon chime minute repeating tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2007 | Girard-Perregaux Opera One | 白金半鏤空西敏寺鐘樂三問報時陀飛輪腕錶,約2007年製

Auction Closed

June 15, 05:21 PM GMT

Estimate

60,000 - 90,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Girard-Perregaux

Opera One


A white gold semi-skeletonized Westminster carillon chime minute repeating tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2007


Girard-Perregaux Opera One

白金半鏤空西敏寺鐘樂三問報時陀飛輪腕錶,約2007年製


Dial: semi-skeletonized

Caliber: cal. 9899 mechanical, 37 jewels

Case: 18k white gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws

Case number: no. 16

Closure: 18k white gold Girard-Perregaux folding buckle 

Size: 39 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: yes

Papers: yes

Accessories: Girard-Perregaux presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee card dated September 11, 2007, operating instructions booklets 

From 1998 to 2003, Girard-Perragaux released a series of three very complicated wristwatches that were based on the minute repeating complication known as the Opera series. The present watch referred to as the Opera One features two very intricate and unique complications including the brand’s iconic three golden bridge tourbillon and a four-gong minute repeater with a Westminster chime.

Arranged through a semi-skeletonised dial, one can appreciate the carefully engraved and designed golden bridge movement that secures the rotating tourbillon carriage. The true elegance of this watch, however, happens when the repeater is activated through the slide on the band. The visual pleasure of the four hammers striking the gong while producing the Sol-Do-Ré and M tone is a truly delightful experience.

Available in a marvelous condition and complete with its original box and papers, the Opera One is a fascinating interpretation of great Swiss watchmaking.