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125 . Harry Winston
An extremely fine , unusual and heavy white gold and zalium limited edition triple tourbillon rectangular wristwatch with 50 hour power reserve
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Manufacturer
Harry Winston
Year
Circa 2013
Reference No .
500 / MMTWZ
Movement No . 3
Case No .
055 ’ 084
Model Name
Histoire de Tourbillon
Material
18k white gold and zalium
Calibre
Mechanical , HW1020
Bracelet / Strap Black Harry Winston
crocodile leather strap
Clasp / Buckle 18k white gold Harry
Winston buckle Dimensions 64 mm . width Signed
Case , dial and movement signed , case further engraved 3 / 20
Estimate HKD 1,000,000-2,000,000 USD 125,000-250,000
Accessories With Harry Winston product literature and fitted presentation box .
Launched in 2009 , the Histoire de Tourbillon collection of watches takes the tourbillon mechanism to new heights with innovative and daring designs . A total of 6 creations now exist and the present lot is the third of this collection . Housed in a massive 65 mm . case , the watch is powered by caliber HW1020 and has a very impressive 50 hour power reserve . The hours and minutes are displayed on two revolving discs , however the main focus is the tourbillon , which is designed and crafted to the highest degree known in horology . Three rotating carriages combine inclined and multiple axes of rotation and links together multiple tourbillon carriages , designed showcasing this complication in a unique and outstanding way . The first carriage is in the centre , rotating once every minute ; the second tourbillon carriage features a double tourbillon where each carriage is rotating once every minute in opposite directions making this watch visually stunning and highly complicated at the same time . The watch is numbered 3 of a limited edition of 20 pieces and has a staggering list price of approximately 650,000 USD .