Christophe Claret - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE Hong Kong Monday, November 30, 2015 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Christophe Claret
    Year: Circa 2011
    Reference No: SLB88
    Case No: 5/8
    Model Name: Traditional Complications Adagio
    Material: 18k pink gold
    Calibre: Mechanical, SLB88, 46 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black Christophe Claret crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k pink gold Christophe Claret folding double deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 44 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Christophe Claret polishing cloth, pouch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present watch, Adagio, is the second model of the Traditional Collection manufactured by Christophe Claret. This classic model, powered by the in-house caliber SLB88, is a tribute to Christophe Claret’s first calibre introduced over 20 years ago. The watch features a cathedral gong minute repeater, dual time display and day and night indicator and excels in many ways in terms of both its exceptional mechanism and its exterior. The cathedral gongs striking mechanism is fitted with a patented device that prevents the gongs from knocking against each other when they vibrate and chime.

    Available in three colours, pink gold, white gold or platinum, all manufactured in a limited edition of 8 examples only. The present watch is numbered 5 of a limited edition of 8 pieces only.

    To the best of our knowledge, the present model is fresh to the market and has never been offered at auction thus far.

  • Artist Biography

    Christophe Claret

    French • 1987 Renaud Papi Claret, 1991 renamed Christophe Claret

    For nearly 30 years Christophe Claret has been associated with high-grade complicated Swiss watch movements and cutting edge innovative designs. He is the artist behind the movements of some of Switzerland's most distinguished manufacturers. Partnering with Ulysse Nardin, Claret created the caliber CLA88 minute repeater for their San Marco jacquemart line. He was instrumental in the production of the caliber CHW97 Tourbillon Glissière, with its oscillating weight slide winding system, for Harry Winston. A member of an exclusive group of independent watch manufacturers, Claret impacts haute horlogerie with its three-dimensional works and innovative designs.

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Ref. SLB88
A very fine and extremely rare pink gold limited edition wristwatch with cathedral gong minute repeating, dual time, date and day and night indication

Circa 2011
44 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$620,000 - 1,000,000 

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE

Hong Kong Auction 1 December 2015 11am