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circa 2013, model Phoenix 10.1 Quantieme A Grand Affichage Rotatif, the signed sunburst slate grey dial, 33mm diameter, with applied rose gilt baton hour markers and Roman numeral quarters, gilt pierced lance hands, centre seconds and white extended date aperture running from 1 to 5, the 28 jewel mechanical twin barrel manual wind movement calibre DB 1334/2 Henry, number 0000044, the brushed and polished case, 41mm diameter, with exhibition back, numbered 000-0044-AA, 13/24, bearing Swiss convention marks for 18ct gold, to a signed brown crocodile grain strap fitted with a signed 18ct gold deployant clasp, presented in the original case with outer card cover, Certificate of Origin, Warranty and Instruction booklet

Footnote: Provenance: Bonhams, London, 17 May 2016, Watches and Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman, lot 314; purchased by the vendor for £4000.00 plus buyer's premium. Original catalogue and bill of sale included with this lot. Other notes: A. Favre & Fils is one of Switzerland's oldest watchmaking companies. A record in the Neuchâtel State Archives states that on March 29, 1718, a contract is signed between Abraham Favre and the master watchmaker, Daniel Gagnebin, in which the former commits to teach Favre "The profession of the watchmaker to the extent of his knowledge" for a period of three years. This document marks the beginning of the Favre watchmaking history. Abraham Favre worked with his brother in-law, Jacques-Frédéric Houriet, who is regarded by many as the father of Swiss chronometry. Favre was later invited to work on timepieces by the great Abraham-Louis Breguet. One of his masterpieces, a magnificent pocket watch of Louis XVI style manufactured before 1790, is in the Watchmaking Museum of La Chaux-de-Fonds. It is signed A. Favre fils au Locle. The movement in this example is known as the 'Henry' as a tribute to Henry A. Favre - 8th generation watchmaker and the first to introduce the twin barrel movement, giving a power reserve of up to 84 hours, and the sleek design of the case was inspired by stealth technology, giving it a very contemporary look. The company, now in its 10th generation of watchmakers, still produces watches to this day, and this example is apparently still available priced at 42.353 Eur. (approx. £37,500.00)

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