No Reserve
97Σ︎≌︎
Maurice Lacroix
Ref. 758108-S1S12-800-3
1975 MASTER Skeleton - "Pearl Buoy" by Ficus Interfaith
A unique stainless steel wristwatch with pearl and lacquer dial, and pearl cabochon crown, sold to benefit Swiss Institute
Estimate
$5,000–10,000•︎
Manufacturer
Maurice Lacroix
Year
2026, Switzerland
Reference No
758108-S1S12-800-3
Case No
BD09893; 758108; 1/1
Model Name
1975 MASTER Skeleton - "Pearl Buoy" by Ficus Interfaith
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. ML234, 34 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Maurice LaCroix clasp
Dimensions
43mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
Accessories
Accompanied by presentation box.
Full-Cataloguing
A masterpiece within a masterpiece. Created for the Swiss Institute's TimeForArt auction, this unique 1975 Master Skeleton is a true meeting of fine art and watchmaking savoir-faire, born from a collaboration between Maurice Lacroix and the New York duo Ficus Interfaith. The dial, an authentic work of art, is entirely handmade by the artists in their signature terrazzo technique: pearls set in epoxy resin, then sliced into plates just 1 mm thick, revealing their iridescent hearts. Its translucent surface unveils the finely decorated skeleton Manufacture calibre ML234, also visible through the sapphire caseback. A genuine cabochon-cut pearl adorns the crown, and the hand-lacquered Japanese leather strap evokes shagreen. Housed in a 43 mm stainless steel case, this one-of-a-kind piece is a dialogue between artistic expression and horological precision, offered in support of the contemporary art scene.