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Ludovic Ballouard. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Limited Edition Wristwatch With Unusual Dial

Signed Ludovic Ballouard, Genève, Upside Down Model, No. 1 of 3, Purists 10th Edition, Circa 2011

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Ludovic Ballouard. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Limited Edition Wristwatch With Unusual Dial
Signed Ludovic Ballouard, Genève, Upside Down Model, No. 1 of 3, Purists 10th Edition, Circa 2011
Cal. B01 mechanical jeweled lever movement, grey matte dial, hours indicated by the correct hour being right-side up, all other numbers are upside down, minutes indicated by central blue steel hand, subsidiary seconds, circular case, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws, 18k pink gold Ludovic Ballouard buckle, case, dial, and movement signed
41mm diam.

Provenance

Property of a Private Collector

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This lot is offered without reserve.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by a Ludovic Ballouard Certificate of Guarantee confirming the present watch is number 1 of 3. Further accompanied by a Ludovic Ballouard presentation box, Ludovic Ballouard crocodile pouch, Ludovic Ballouard polishing cloth and outer packaging.

The present watch was a remarkable and innovative feat of engineering from a watchmaker who has since become a renowned “independent”. The numeral of the hour moves from “upside down” to “right side up” at the appointed time. That unique complication along with the harmonious aesthetics of the watch have placed Ludovic Ballouard among the celebrated “independents” of our era. Furthermore, this particular watch is number 1 of 3 made in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the famed PuristS online watch collector forum.

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