Antoine Preziuso Calibre T21 Gibeon Meteorite Tourbillon No. 1
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2005
This Antoine Preziuso wristwatch, identified as No. 1 of the Calibre T21 series, was manufactured in 2005. The timepiece features a distinct two-body case precision-milled from a single piece of Gibeon meteorite, complemented by a brushed stainless steel transparent case back secured with six screws.
The watch is powered by the Calibre T21 movement, which incorporates a one-minute tourbillon regulator with an A-shaped polished steel carriage, 25 jewels, and twin barrels. The rhodium-plated movement is hand-engraved with stars and a comet motif. The dial is black with luminous Arabic numerals and features a cut-away section at the lower third to expose the tourbillon. The watch is presented on an 18K white gold Antoine Preziuso buckle and is noted as water-resistant.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tourbillon wristwatch
- Maker
- Antoine Preziuso
- Jewel count
- 25
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Case material
- Gibeon meteorite
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Buckle material
- 18K white gold
- Movement caliber
- T21
- Year of production
- 2005
- Maker / attribution
- Antoine Preziuso
Design
- Visible features
- • Case surface displays distinct Widmanstatten crystalline patterns • Tourbillon carriage is visible through a dial cut-away • Crown and case bezel share matching textured meteoritic finish
- Movement and Escapement
- The timepiece is driven by the Calibre T21, a movement characterized by its rhodium-plated surfaces and detailed hand-engraving depicting stars and a comet. The movement comprises 25 jewels, four of which are mounted in screwed gold chatons. It utilizes a lateral lever escapement to manage the one-minute tourbillon regulator. The tourbillon assembly features an A-shaped polished steel carriage. The power is supplied through twin barrels, and the balance system includes a monometallic balance, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance spring.
- Signatures and Provenance
- The watch is signed on both the dial and the movement. It is identified as No. 1, indicating its status as the first piece of this specific series. The watch is classified as a unique, gentleman's wristwatch made by Antoine Preziuso in Geneva. The auction records list the object as property of a Swiss collector. The provided documentation includes a formal grading of the watch components, evaluating the case and movement as 'Very good', the dial as 'As new', and the hands as original.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in a two-body case that has been precision-milled from a single piece of Gibeon meteorite. The case design incorporates curved and straight lugs and a wide inclined bezel. The case back is constructed from brushed stainless steel and features a transparent display secured by six screws, revealing the movement within. The dial is finished in black and is set with large luminous Arabic numerals. A significant feature is the cut-away lower third, which serves to display the one-minute tourbillon regulator situated beneath a polished steel bridge. Luminous feuille hands indicate the time. The dial is signed, and the watch is completed by an 18K white gold Antoine Preziuso buckle.
Identification
- Reference
- Calibre T21
- Serial number
- No. 1
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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- Research required: The claim of exclusivity as a unique piece is as stated by the source