Only Watch Auction

Monaco, Sep 20, 2007

LOT 28

Pierre Kunz, ?Chrono Sport Monaco? Genève, Pièce Unique.

The Chronograph sport line has been enhanced by the addition of a unique model uniting advanced technology and original design. A unique piece especially created for the Only Watch 07 projects in order to participate for the research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. An accurate and stylish chronograph is housed in a 44 mm diameter case in steel. Pierre Kunz has successfully combined new watchmaking technologies, a breathtaking aesthetic and complications which only a master of time could create. Pierre Kunz loves a challenge and makes great play with the materials of the dial, case, bracelet or even the pushpieces. The dial is made in texalium with the Monaco?s red colour. The retrograde hours and minute?s chronograph function are indicated on two open sectors revealing some of the secrets of the mechanisms of racks and pinion system. The entire complication and subtle movement are unveiled. The hands are positioned on an arc of a circle and are fixed on an arm. The hour and minute pointers have been created in pyramidal shape with a set of numerals.Black in the morning or luminova white in the evening, AM and PM function, the disc swings to indicate perfectly where we stand in relation to the sun. The crown is screwed down to guarantee water-resistance to 100 metres and is integral with the case to ensure protection against shocks. The pushpieces of the chronograph function have been designed ergonomically and then fashioned in rubber like the strap. Movement: automatic Closed back engraved Only Watch 07 Strap: texalium printed rubber Unique piece Chrono Sport Monaco