Cedric Johner 'Abyss' Heure Sautante Ref. 5227/4
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2004
This Cedric Johner 'Abyss' Heure Sautante wristwatch, reference 5227/4, is an 18K yellow gold timepiece produced circa 2004. The watch features a distinctive tonneau-shaped case measuring 47 x 38 mm with a thickness of 11 mm, incorporating a polished and brushed finish.
The case back is embossed and hexagonal, secured by four screws, and is fitted with a hexagonal sapphire crystal. The white enamel dial displays off-center, graduated black radial Arabic numerals for five-minute intervals, a jump-hour aperture positioned at 12 o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds dial. The movement is a rhodium-plated 8 1/2''' calibre with 17 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance spring.
The watch is signed on the dial, movement, and case, and it includes an 18K yellow gold deployant clasp bearing the maker's signature.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Jump hour wristwatch
- Maker
- Cedric Johner, Genève
- Jewels
- 17
- Reference
- 5227/4
- Dimensions
- 47 x 38 mm
- Dial material
- White enamel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement calibre
- 8 1/2'''
- Case construction
- Two-body, polished and brushed
- Maker / attribution
- Cedric Johner
Design
- Visible features
- • Jump-hour aperture located at the 12 o'clock position • Off-center radial Arabic numerals for minutes • Feuille-style seconds hand • Hexagonal-shaped case and crystal design
- Case and Dial Design
- The Cedric Johner 'Abyss' Heure Sautante is defined by its tonneau-shaped case, which features both polished and brushed surfaces. The case construction is described as two-body, with an embossed hexagonal back that is secured by four screws. Complementing the unusual case geometry is a hexagonal sapphire crystal. The white enamel dial exhibits a radial arrangement of graduated Arabic numerals painted in black, indicating five-minute intervals. The display is notably off-center, with a jump-hour aperture situated at the 12 o'clock position. A subsidiary dial provides the seconds, which are indicated by a black 'feuille' hand.
- Movement and Mechanics
- The watch is powered by a rhodium-plated movement of 8 1/2''' in size. The mechanical assembly utilizes 17 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement to manage the timekeeping functions. To regulate the frequency, the calibre employs a monometallic balance combined with a self-compensating flat balance spring. The movement is further protected against impact by a shock-absorber system. The source confirms that the movement is signed by the manufacturer.
- Condition and Attribution
- The watch is identified as serial number 2 of the reference 5227/4 model. It is fitted with an 18K yellow gold Cedric Johner deployant clasp. Regarding condition, the auction house grades the watch as 'AA Very good' overall, with the case condition noted as '3 Good' and the movement as '2* Very good'. The dial is assessed as '1-01 As new'.
Identification
- Reference
- 5227/4
- Serial number
- 2
- 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
- Research required: The auction house reports that an overhaul is recommended, at the buyer's expense
- Research required: The guarantee document provided with the watch is now void