Naoya Hida & Co. - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 Hong Kong Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Naoya Hida & Co.
    Year: Circa 2023
    Case No: No.004
    Model Name: NH Type 3B
    Material: Stainless steel
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Naoya Hida pin buckle
    Dimensions: 37mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Naoya Hida & Co. certificate stamped NH Watch CO. Ltd, Japan dated 4th February 2023, instruction manual, folder and fitted travel presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Launched in 2018, the young Japanese brand Naoya Hida & Co has shaken up the industry by storm already. With a deep appreciation for vintage timepieces, especially vintage pocket watches, Mr. Hida san strives to create the ideal watch with his vision, a vision of beauty and details. With that in mind, the first timepiece NH Type 1B was launched as a small batch of seven pieces only, marking his debut as an independent watch brand based in Tokyo.

    - One of the most respected independent brand now, Naoya Hida together with master watchmaker Kosuke Fujita and master engraver Keisuke Kano created the NH Type 3, the brand’s first model to incorporate the moon phase complication.

    - With a brand new third generation case design, the 37mm diameter 904L stainless steel timepiece is designed with a screw-down caseback to enhance practicality of the timepiece, an also conveniently, it wears thinner on the wrist.

    - Made in German silver, the dial is skilfully engraved with elegant Roman numerals by Keisuke Kano. And of course, the star of the show is the whimsical moon phase that both smile and frowns in 18K yellow gold with a microbead blasted finish.

    - Positioned at 6 o’clock underneath the pair of refined heat blued hands milled from a bar of steel, the moon phases is operated with an ingenious mechanism. Forget about setting pin, Naoya Hida has developed a life-changing feat, a moon phase that can be adjusted by the crown. Not only convenient, the winding click sounds extremely satisfying.

    - House inside this beautiful timepiece is the cal. 3021LU that’s derived from the Valjoux 7751. Beating at 4 Hz, the power reserve of this timepiece is up to 45 hours.

    - With a production of only 10-15 pieces per year, one can imagine it is hard to obtain one. The present NH Type 3B numbered 004 is a refreshing piece of artisanal craftsmanship from Japan.

8108

A rare and elegant stainless steel wristwatch with Roman numerals, moon phases, certificate and presentation box

Circa 2023
37mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$80,000 - 160,000 
€9,400-18,700
$10,300-20,500

Sold for HK$241,300

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023

21-28 September 2023