Alain Silberstein - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Alain Silberstein
    Year: Circa 1998
    Reference No: PN02A
    Model Name: Santa Claus
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. ETA 2892A2, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Alain Silberstein pin buckle
    Dimensions: 37mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet, clasps and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by undated Alain Silberstein certificate and guarantee stamped CaGi Due, Nagoya Japan, enamel certificate, CETEHOR Besançon certificate, hang tag, instruction manual, Japanese instruction manual, envelope, watch tools, stainless steel Alain Silberstein bracelet and additional deployant clasp, fitted presentation box, pouch and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Alain Silberstein was highly successful in Japan, and according to Silberstein, at one point he had up to 22 boutiques carrying his creation across the nation. The present piece unique timepiece is part of a Santa Claus themed collection circa 1998. An exceptional state of preservation that defines Japanese watch collecting standards, the watch is in “new-old-stock” sold at CAGI DUE’s Nagoya shop and remained sealed in its plastic wrapping. Recognizable with its art deco red logo, CAGI DUE was one of the destinations in Japan that were selling Alain Silberstein watches.

Property from a Japanese Collector

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Ref. PN02A
A unique “new-old-stock” stainless steel wristwatch with cloisonne enamel Santa Claus dial, bracelet, certificates and presentation box

Circa 1998
37mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet, clasps and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 62,000 
€4,600-7,100
$5,100-7,900

Sold for HK$101,600

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