Harry Winston

• cal. HW4302 manual winding nickel lever movement, twin barrel, mono-metallic compensation balance, 80 jewels • semi skeletonized dial, display of time by two rotating blue hour markers, the longer being hour hand and shorter being the five minute hand, exact minute is displayed on the fan-form five-minute retrograde counter with power reserve indicator below, the dial orchestrates an animation of the hour hand upon every full hour, and one of minute hand upon every 5 minutes, subsidiary seconds • 18k white gold case, sapphire crystal display back seccured by 8 screws • case, crystal top and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Harry Winston twin folding buckle

The movement, retrograde function and power reserve in working order when cataloging. Semi-skeletonized dial in very nice and excellent condition. Case with no visible blemishes, appears to be excellent. Overall in excellent condition. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**. Original Retail Price: approximately US $270,000 / HK$ 2,100,000 (*for reference only)
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Since the founding of the brand in New York in 1932, Harry Winston has never ceased to surprise the world every step of the way. With the persistent drive in perfection and creation, it is now not only perceived as the ultimate haute joaillerie designer brand, but also widely acclaimed as an avant-garde and adventurous watch manufacturer since its cooperation with various ingenious watchmakers in 2001, the beginning of Opus series.

It is not an understatement to comment that the Opus 12, the twelfth opus of the collection, is a true embodiment of mechanical aesthetics. In collaboration with Emmanuel Bouchet, a French master watchmaker who specialises in intricate complications, this watch consists of 607 parts and 80 jewels. The complex structure of the movement is justified by its magnificent and somewhat poetic approach to display time. The dial is composed of 27 hands, 12 for hour display and 12 for five minute display, the exact minute is revealed by the centre retrograde hand which springs back to 0 every five minutes, with a subsidiary hand below for constant seconds and power reserve indicator. Every five minutes, the shorter blue minute hand changes guard and flips to the next position indicating the passing of the said time lapse. Upon reaching the full hour, the whole dial is animated when the hour hand dances through every marker 360 degree before settling into the new hour. The visual effect performed by the watch when carrying out this technically challenging task can give the spectators such a thrill.

Despite its apparent ground-breaking and sophisticated mechanism, the elegant style of Opus 12 shows careful manipulation of the balance between subtlety and technicality. With an original retail price of US$260,000 and limited production in 120 pieces, this is the first time this extraordinary timepiece has ever appeared in auction.