Introduced in 2001, the Opus series represent Harry Winston’s partnership with master watchmakers, collaborating to develop exceptional timepieces that push the boundaries of horological innovation with groundbreaking movements previously unseen in the watchmaking industry.

Envisioned in collaboration with the celebrated watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht and the famous Swiss designer Eric Giroud in 2009, the Opus 9 collection embodies the technical mastery and artistic emotion of fine watchmaking in an innovative and daring form. Using in total 66 baguette-cut diamonds (~2.15 carats in total) and 6 garnet stones (~0.22 carat in total), the Opus 9 is the first timepiece of the celebrated Opus series to use precious stones for the purpose of telling time.

Within this majestic watch, two parallel chains – each adorned with 33 diamonds and 3 garnet stones – replaced the traditional watch hands and dial to show the hours and minutes. To fit neatly into the movement, every diamond and garnet had to be cut to watchmaking precision. Encased in a grandiose white gold case designed by Eric Giroud, the Opus 9 is an opulent amalgamation of sublime horological technology and fine jewelry.

In 2009, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève presented the “Design Watch Prize” to Harry Winston in recognition of the technical and aesthetic finesse of the Opus 9. An embodiment of artistry and fine craftsmanship, the present timepiece is numbered 49 of a limited of 100 pieces and offered in excellent condition.