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J.N. Shapiro
Resurgence
An exceptional and important pink gold wristwatch with multi-layered guilloché dial, certificate, and presentation box, with a portion of proceeds benefitting The Horological Society of New York
Estimate
$50,000–100,000
Manufacturer
J.N. Shapiro
Year
Circa 2021, United States
Movement No
RG-02, ATGTCFBGC
Model Name
Resurgence
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 26 Motion, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold J. N. Shapiro pin buckle
Dimensions
38mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by a J. N. Shapiro warranty and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
GOOD TO KNOW
• Modern US Independent watchmaker
• The second example made in 2023
• Hand-made using traditional methods
• Complete set
• A portion of proceeds donated to HSNY
In May 2023, J. N. Shapiro debuted his new Resurgence collection, which marked the first wristwatch since 1969 “Made in America” to comply with strict US Federal Trade Commission regulations to be certified as “U.S. Made”.
The present example is the second Resurgence Shapiro made and is a wonderful expression of this new generation of American watchmaking. According to Shapiro,
“Every Resurgence has a great deal of hand-finishing. This extremely early example is the second one I ever made. A larger percentage of its parts were hand-made using traditional methods on a lathe, compared with later production examples. This watch also represents one of the very first watches made in the U.S. where many of the components were not made in this country in many decades. These include some of the most difficult components of a movement to fabricate - pinions, the balance staff, ratchet and crown wheels, and the sliding and winding pinions.”
The exceptional pink gold 38mm diameter case has bold downturned lugs and a hand guilloché center case. The timepiece is enhanced by a highly attractive grey guilloché dial with Arabic numerals with multilayers adding a sense of three dimensionality to the dial. The movement is beautifully composed with a “Motion” flowing/curved configuration for its bridges. One of the most unique and creative aspects to the movement is the “ATGTCFBGC” DNA-like code on the side of one bridge, which are the initials of all the team members who worked on the present watch.
Phillips is honored to offer the very first Resurgence at public auction. Presented by the original owner in like-new condition and complete, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Horological Society of New York’s ongoing education initiatives.
• Modern US Independent watchmaker
• The second example made in 2023
• Hand-made using traditional methods
• Complete set
• A portion of proceeds donated to HSNY
In May 2023, J. N. Shapiro debuted his new Resurgence collection, which marked the first wristwatch since 1969 “Made in America” to comply with strict US Federal Trade Commission regulations to be certified as “U.S. Made”.
The present example is the second Resurgence Shapiro made and is a wonderful expression of this new generation of American watchmaking. According to Shapiro,
“Every Resurgence has a great deal of hand-finishing. This extremely early example is the second one I ever made. A larger percentage of its parts were hand-made using traditional methods on a lathe, compared with later production examples. This watch also represents one of the very first watches made in the U.S. where many of the components were not made in this country in many decades. These include some of the most difficult components of a movement to fabricate - pinions, the balance staff, ratchet and crown wheels, and the sliding and winding pinions.”
The exceptional pink gold 38mm diameter case has bold downturned lugs and a hand guilloché center case. The timepiece is enhanced by a highly attractive grey guilloché dial with Arabic numerals with multilayers adding a sense of three dimensionality to the dial. The movement is beautifully composed with a “Motion” flowing/curved configuration for its bridges. One of the most unique and creative aspects to the movement is the “ATGTCFBGC” DNA-like code on the side of one bridge, which are the initials of all the team members who worked on the present watch.
Phillips is honored to offer the very first Resurgence at public auction. Presented by the original owner in like-new condition and complete, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Horological Society of New York’s ongoing education initiatives.