#198 • Jean Dunand Shabaka Piece Unique 18K 44mm Watch

Part of Master Timepieces & Opulent Jewels (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Status: Sold

Est. $450,000-$455,000 Jean Dunand Shabaka Piece Unique 18K White Gold 44mm Automatic Watch W/Black Alligator Band (Ref. 3113) Unworn W/Box & Papers - This one of a kind investment timepiece is the Shabaka Piece Unique automatic wristwatch. This watch is a one of a kind piece and is a wonderful example of expert horology which merges an aesthetically pleasing art deco and neo-Egyptian style design with an incredibly complicated movement. This watch features a 44mm solid 18k white gold case and is equipped with the CLA88QPRM hand-wound movement comprised of 721 components that contains 54 jewels and beats at 18,000 vibrations per hour, offering power reserve of approximately 45 hours. The watch is water resistant to 30 meters and features the following functions: hours, minutes, minute repeater, perpetual calendar (with day, date, month, and leap year indications), moon phase indicator and power reserve indicator (on the case back). The calendar indications use four cylinders rotated by their own transmission systems, and the date, day and month all jump instantaneously around midnight. The watch is fitted with a black alligator band finished with a sturdy deployment clasp. This watch is a must have for any advanced watch collector, and is unworn with box and papers. These one of a kind Shabaka watches have been featured in several periodicals including Forbes, and are considered some of the most expensive watches in the world retailing for just under $500,000 USD. Length-10.5"