No Reserve
127
Moritz Grossmann
Tefnut Silver-Plated by Friction - Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation
An attractive unique stainless steel wristwatch with silver-plated by friction dial, certificate, and box, with proceeds going to charity
Estimate
In Excess of CHF 27,000 In Excess of $30,400 In Excess of €28,000
Sold For
CHF69,850
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Moritz Grossmann
Year
2025
Movement No
2657
Case No
10985
Model Name
Tefnut Silver-Plated by Friction - Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 102.1, 22 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Blue kudu leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Moritz Grossmann pin buckle
Dimensions
39mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Moritz Grossmann box and signed guarantee.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Moritz Grossmann presents a singular example of refined Glashütte watchmaking with the Tefnut Silver-Plated by Friction, a unique timepiece created exclusively for the Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour Foundation.
This one-of-a-kind piece showcases the manufacture’s dedication to traditional craftsmanship, featuring a dial finished using the rare 19th-century technique of silver-plating by friction, also known as grain-plating. This labor-intensive process, performed entirely by hand, involves carefully applying a mixture of silver powder, salt, and cream of tartar, then working it into the surface to achieve a finely textured, matte finish. The result is a soft, velvety appearance that interacts beautifully with light, enhancing the watch’s understated elegance.
For the first time in the Tefnut collection, the dial features engraved and lacquered blue numerals, scales, and branding, creating a striking contrast against the silvered surface. The Moritz Grossmann signature appears in a historic typeface, honoring the manufacture’s legacy. Complementing these details, the heat-blued hour and minute hands, meticulously crafted by hand, add to the visual harmony of the timepiece.
Housed in a polished stainless steel case, the watch measures an elegant 39mm in diameter and is powered by the hand-wound caliber 102.1. This movement exemplifies Moritz Grossmann’s commitment to traditional high watchmaking, featuring a pillar movement architecture, a cantilevered balance cock with Grossmann poising screw, and a removable winding block. The movement is adorned with hand-engraved embellishments, including a finely executed balance cock engraving, Glashütte ribbing on the plates, and screws annealed in blue to match the numerals and hands.
Presented on a deep blue kudu leather strap, this unique Moritz Grossmann TEFNUT Silver-Plated by Friction offers a rare opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind example of German fine watchmaking and is sold in benefit of the Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour Foundation. The Foundation brings support to humanitarian, educational, health, artistic and artisanal projects around the world.
This one-of-a-kind piece showcases the manufacture’s dedication to traditional craftsmanship, featuring a dial finished using the rare 19th-century technique of silver-plating by friction, also known as grain-plating. This labor-intensive process, performed entirely by hand, involves carefully applying a mixture of silver powder, salt, and cream of tartar, then working it into the surface to achieve a finely textured, matte finish. The result is a soft, velvety appearance that interacts beautifully with light, enhancing the watch’s understated elegance.
For the first time in the Tefnut collection, the dial features engraved and lacquered blue numerals, scales, and branding, creating a striking contrast against the silvered surface. The Moritz Grossmann signature appears in a historic typeface, honoring the manufacture’s legacy. Complementing these details, the heat-blued hour and minute hands, meticulously crafted by hand, add to the visual harmony of the timepiece.
Housed in a polished stainless steel case, the watch measures an elegant 39mm in diameter and is powered by the hand-wound caliber 102.1. This movement exemplifies Moritz Grossmann’s commitment to traditional high watchmaking, featuring a pillar movement architecture, a cantilevered balance cock with Grossmann poising screw, and a removable winding block. The movement is adorned with hand-engraved embellishments, including a finely executed balance cock engraving, Glashütte ribbing on the plates, and screws annealed in blue to match the numerals and hands.
Presented on a deep blue kudu leather strap, this unique Moritz Grossmann TEFNUT Silver-Plated by Friction offers a rare opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind example of German fine watchmaking and is sold in benefit of the Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour Foundation. The Foundation brings support to humanitarian, educational, health, artistic and artisanal projects around the world.