Greubel Forsey - The New York Watch Auction: XI New York Saturday, December 7, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Greubel Forsey
    Year: Circa 2016
    Movement No: No. 09/11
    Case No: No. 09/11
    Model Name: Signature 1
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. GFS1, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Greubel Forsey pin buckle
    Dimensions: 41.4mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
    Accessories: Accompanied by Greubel Forsey certificate of authenticity and international warranty.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Introduced in 2016 by Greubel Forsey, the Signature 1 was born out of the brand’s philosophy of nurturing individual talent while upholding its renowned standards, technical prowess, and creative freedom. Imagined by one of the master watchmakers at Greubel Forsey, Didier Cretin, Cretin was granted with the creative liberty to express his own vision within the framework of the Greubel Forsey atelier.

    For the first time in the company’s history, Cretin crafted a manually wound, three-hand timepiece—a significant departure from the brand’s hallmark use of the Tourbillon. This timepiece instead revolves around a custom-engineered balance wheel, carefully designed to uphold Greubel Forsey’s commitment to precision and horological mastery. Encased in the most prestigious of metals—platinum—the Signature 1 also boasts an all-gold dial with constant subsidiary seconds, to enhance contrast, the main dial is treated with black galvanization, beautifully accentuating the rose gold plate beneath.

    With a total production limited to just 66 pieces, this particular model is one of only eleven featuring this dial and case combination. Presented as a full set and preserved in like-new, virtually unworn condition, this remarkable timepiece encapsulates the best of modern fine watchmaking, offering a rare opportunity to own a watch co-signed by one of Greubel Forsey’s most visionary artisans.

    Greubel Forsey will offer a complimentary service of the watch within 6 months of purchase.

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  • Artist Biography

    Greubel Forsey

    Swiss • 2004

    With the introduction of the Double Tourbillon 30 at Basel World in 2004, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey became major players in the world of haute horology and independent watchmaking. Their firm concentrates on high-end complicated movements with precision timekeeping and the highest quality hand finishing. They achieve this with movements featuring multiple tourbillons and inclined balance wheels — tourbillons designed for wristwatches. Forsey joined Greubel's team at Renaud & Papi SA, a high-complication specialist now part of Audemars Piguet. The team participated with Harry Winston and their Opus 6 project. In the span of 12 years, the firm has become highly sought-after by collectors for their innovative timekeeping and industrial design.

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A virtually unworn, impressive, and highly attractive limited edition platinum wristwatch with rose gold dial, exposed balance, warranty, and presentation box

Circa 2016
41.4mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.

Estimate
$80,000 - 160,000 
CHF70,400-141,000
€75,000-150,000
HK$622,000-1,240,000

Sold for $165,100

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The New York Watch Auction: XI

New York Auction 7 - 8 December 2024