Hajime Asaoka - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Hajime Asaoka
    Year: Circa 2014
    Movement No: 008
    Model Name: Project-T Tourbillon
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. Tourbillon, 13 jewels, 13 ball bearings
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Hajime Asaoka pin buckle
    Dimensions: 43mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Hajime Asaoka guarantee, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Project-T was conceived from a shared interest of fine watchmaking between Japanese independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, Japan’s leading tool maker OSG, and Yuki Precision, a provider of aerospace grade precision machines. With each contributing their own expertise, the timepieces born from Project-T combine both the tradition of fine watchmaking by hand and the precision and tools used in aerospace engineering.

    Masterfully crafted, the Project-T Tourbillon exuberates a restrained sophistication for a tourbillon watch. The dial draws inspiration from art deco design as evident from the architectural styling of the hands and the minute circle. Contrasted beautifully against a glossy black DLC (Diamond-Like-Coating) dial and an exquisitely polished stainless steel case with prominent lugs, the tourbillon carriage frames are made entirely in titanium with ball bearing in the middle and right side of the bridge, further accentuating the distinctive aesthetic of the timepiece.

    Turning the watch over, one finds an extraordinary movement with admirable details like the wolf-teeth gears which are considerably more superior and difficult to machine than regular gear teeth. Another notable feature of the watch is the use of ball bearings compared to the usual ruby palettes. The talents of Yuki Precision allowed the Project-T Tourbillon to integrate some of the smallest ball bearings in the world.

    A first to appear at auction, PHILLIPS is proud to present this incredible timepiece to collectors. Furthermore it is offered in excellent condition and is accompanied by its guarantee and presentation box.

Σ988

An extremely fine and rare stainless steel tourbillon wristwatch with guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2014
43mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$470,000 - 940,000 
€54,900-110,000
$60,300-121,000

Sold for HK$1,905,000

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023