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Leroy

Ref. 288/1

Chronomètre Observatoire Pièce Unique for Only Watch

The “Chronomètre Observatoire – Pièce unique Only Watch” equipped with the new hand-wound L200 movement entirely developed and built in the Leroy Manufacture. Inspired by a time piece from the Leroy Museum the case, the dial and the movement are made of aluminium.

Estimate
CHF30,000 - 40,000
CHF75,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Leroy
Reference No
288/1
Model Name
Chronomètre Observatoire Pièce Unique for Only Watch
Material
Aluminium 316AL
Calibre
Hand-wound mechanical calibre L200 made of Aluminium 316AL (base plate and bridges). 98-hour power reserve.
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator and alcantara lining grey colored
Dimensions
40mm. Diameter
Catalogue Essay
The Maison Leroy – French born and Swiss made - has enthusiastically embraced this opportunity to contribute to medical research by donating one of its unique creations. Connoisseurs and collectors from around the world will be able to appreciate its refined design and its unusual Manufacture Calibre L200 incorporating the fundamental principles of horological science inspired by the work of Pierre Le Roy (1717 – 1785), “the father of modern chronometry” and son of Julien Le Roy, the famous watchmaker known for his absolute quest for precision and the man behind the extraordinary Leroy adventure.
On this occasion, Leroy will present a one-off edition of the “Chronomètre Observatoire” from the Osmior line that is inspired be one of the historical models in the brand museum: an aluminium travel clock with grande sonnerie dating from 1894 .
This unique timepiece intended for Only Watch was developed and designed so as to use aluminium as the material for the case, dial, bridges and plate, in tribute to the brand’s exceptional historical heritage, while incorporating a contemporary vision.