Phillips is honored to present here the first Keaton Myrick watch ever at public auction. A graduate of the Lititz Watch Technicum in Pennsylvania and former Rolex watchmaker, Myrick established his own firm to manufacture hand-made watches and restore historical timepieces. He introduced his first watch in 2013 as part of the “1 of 30” series. Inspired by masters like Phillippe Dufour, his craftsmanship focuses on the mechanism, and shows a great understanding of the past, producing high quality movement. His caliber 29.30 is based on the ETA 6497 ébauche modified with handmade parts manufactured in his own workshop. This includes the balance wheel, winding click, and an exquisite balance bridge made of rose gold. The three-quarter plate and bridges are German silver, beautifully hand-finished with traditional horological methods – both frosted and mirror-polished. His expertise is especially apparent with his proprietary design of the winding click - a work of art unto itself, inspired by historic grande sonnerie watches to protect the mainspring.

The present example, number 7, is in near new condition and a wonderful expression of 21st century American horology. The 42mm diameter stainless steel case was made in-house, while the German silver frosted dial is handmade and is both legible and attractive with 18k pink gold numerals, hands, and 18k pink gold guilloché subsidiary seconds. For the winning bidder, Keaton Myrick has generously offered to replace the 42mm steel case with his newly designed 40.5mm case upon return to his workshop, to be arranged by the buyer.

Preserved in like new condition and offered by its original owner, the watch is accompanied by a Keaton P. Myrick watchmaker card, product literature and signed note card.

CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER