Exclusive Timepieces 22 – 23 October 2022 | Monaco
Auction Details
One of the finest selections of vintage and contemporary watches we were able to put together. We tried to do our best to offer you extremely rare and well preserved collectable pieces of the best manufactures.
Session I: Saturday 22 October, 2:30 PM – lots 1 to 104
Session II: Sunday 23 October, 10:30 AM – lots 105 to 179
Session III: Sunday 23 October, 2:30 PM – lots 180 to 271
222 Michel Jordi Limited Edition and Unusual, Twin Chronograph, Double Face Monopulsant Wristwatch in White Gold, With Twin Case for Two Time-Zones, Moon Phase and Slate Rock Dial
Estimate: € 7,000 – 14,000
Sold € 8,450
Lot Description
Model: Twin - Chronographe Manuel Monopulsant
Case Material: White Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 2000s
Movement: Manual
Caliber: MJ 1948.01, MJ 1948.02
Case N°: N°1/99
Dimensions: 45 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
More than just an entrepreneur, Michel Jordi is a standout personality. This watchmaker’s son, born in 1948 in Grenchen studied marketing and management — first in Switzerland and thereafter in England, prior to spending some time in Japan at age 23. Michel Jordi was founded in 1988 in Geneva and one year later, in 1989, the company became famous when they launched the collection “Spirit of Switzerland”. In December of 2004 Michel Jordi released another collection “Twins,” which was a unique and innovative watch. The watch opens like a fan thanks to the “Twist-lock” system. That represented a true novelty in watchmaking, becoming the first watch that opened this way and boasting two time zones and movements with complications, including the world’s smallest mono-pusher chronograph movement. This innovation was highly acclaimed in the United States, in Europe, in Russia and in Asia. The owners of these masterpieces include the King of Spain, Juan Carlos or the former king of Saudi Arabia. The lot here offered is a massive exponent of the limited edition Twin—Chronographe Manuel Monopulsant. Manufactured in white gold with a solid case and double dial, one featuring the single-button chronograph, while the second dial is for second time zone, power reserve, date and moon phases.