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Lot Essay
This stunningly beautiful automatic wristwatch makes an impressive statement on the wrist. Its 39mm polished stainless steel case features a domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a sapphire crystal exhibition back, while the winding crown is embossed with the distinctive Pequignet “fleur-de-lys” logo. Set with a total of 56 diamonds, the opaline white dial is complemented by a mother-of-pearl chapter ring featuring polished Roman numerals and a date aperture at 6 o’clock. The automatic, in-house Initial® calibre movement features a stop-seconds function. The open-worked oscillating weight is decorated with colimaçonnage (snailing) and an embossed fleur-de-lys motif.
For this Pequignet timepiece, the Jean Rousseau Manufacture, certified as a Living Heritage Company, has crafted a bespoke strap specially designed to complement its proportions and case shape. Conceived as a natural extension of the watch, it follows the design codes of the Pequignet Maison. Crafted from white goatskin, it is distinguished by a fine grain that subtly catches the light, creating a sense of continuity with the timepiece while highlighting its details. The strap is intentionally understated, allowing the watch itself to remain the focus without distraction.
Pequignet
Founded in 1973 by Émile Pequignet in Morteau, France, Pequignet is an independent French luxury watch manufacturer renowned for developing and producing its own mechanical movements in-house. The brand evolved from crafting distinctive jewellery-style ladies’ watches and its iconic Moorea bracelet line into a high-horology house, notably with the launch of its Calibre Royal and Initial movements. Pequignet achieved a major national milestone with the development of sophisticated, entirely in-house French movements featuring integrated complications and a large jumping date. The brand’s dedication to preserving rare domestic technical expertise earned it the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label in 2014.
For this Pequignet timepiece, the Jean Rousseau Manufacture, certified as a Living Heritage Company, has crafted a bespoke strap specially designed to complement its proportions and case shape. Conceived as a natural extension of the watch, it follows the design codes of the Pequignet Maison. Crafted from white goatskin, it is distinguished by a fine grain that subtly catches the light, creating a sense of continuity with the timepiece while highlighting its details. The strap is intentionally understated, allowing the watch itself to remain the focus without distraction.
Pequignet
Founded in 1973 by Émile Pequignet in Morteau, France, Pequignet is an independent French luxury watch manufacturer renowned for developing and producing its own mechanical movements in-house. The brand evolved from crafting distinctive jewellery-style ladies’ watches and its iconic Moorea bracelet line into a high-horology house, notably with the launch of its Calibre Royal and Initial movements. Pequignet achieved a major national milestone with the development of sophisticated, entirely in-house French movements featuring integrated complications and a large jumping date. The brand’s dedication to preserving rare domestic technical expertise earned it the prestigious Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label in 2014.