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880Σ

Glashütte Original

Ref. 49-08-09-21-06

Mingdragon green

A “like-new”, highly rare and exquisite limited edition pink gold wristwatch with hand-painted Meissen porcelain dial, certificate and presentation box, numbered 1 of a limited edition of 90 pieces

Estimate
HK$70,000 - 120,000
€7,700 - 13,300
$9,000 - 15,400
HK$107,950
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Glashütte Original
Year
Circa 2006
Reference No
49-08-09-21-06
Movement No
02’653
Case No
01/90
Model Name
Mingdragon green
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 49-08, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold Glashütte Original deployant clasp
Dimensions
38mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by undated Glashütte Original certificate stamped Carlson Watch, certificate of authenticity, hang tag, loupe, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
The Mingdragon green is a limited edition of 90 pieces made of 18K pink gold. The present example features a finely crafted porcelain dial produced by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, a renowned porcelain manufacturer in Germany. The present paper-thin dial, depicting a green dragon, is finely hand-painted by highly skilled craftsmen who have had at least 4 years of training and 10 years of experience. The Glashütte Original signature, Meissen’s crossed swords logo and numerals were also applied by hands of an expert in typography with the finest brushes.

The Chinese dragon is the most symbolically rich mythical creature in Chinese cosmology. Since the Han dynasty, it has represented imperial power and appeared widely in art. As the “first of the four wondrous beasts,” it embodies “yang”: the masculine, generative force of nature. The blue-green dragon rules the east, spring, sunrise, and rain, while its counterpart, the white tiger, governs the west and wind. Known for its transformative abilities, the dragon can shift size and visibility, reflecting cosmic change. Closely linked to clouds, rain, rivers, and thunder, dragon symbolizes nature’s dynamic rhythms and the harmony between heaven and earth.

The present example is offered in “like-new” condition along with its original certificate and accessories.

Glashütte Original

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