De Grisogono Instrumento Grande
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2004
This De Grisogono 'Instrumento Grande' wristwatch, identified by case number 009287, dates to approximately 2004. It features a rectangular, curved stainless steel case measuring 40 mm by 47 mm, with a thickness of 12 mm.
The construction includes a polished finish, transparent left band, and a transparent case back secured by four screws. The watch is powered by a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2892A2 caliber, finished in black. The black guilloché dial displays applied luminous pink gold pyramidal indexes, Arabic numerals, and a large date aperture at the 6 o'clock position. Luminous pink gold dauphine hands are utilized for time indication.
The watch is completed with a stainless steel De Grisogono double deployant clasp. De Grisogono, Genève is signed on the dial, case, and movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 2004
- Dial
- Black, guilloche decoration
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch
- Clasp
- Stainless steel double deployant
- Maker
- De Grisogono
- Movement
- Cal. based ETA 2892A2
- Dimensions
- 40 x 47 mm
- Case number
- 009287
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Geneva
- Maker / attribution
- De Grisogono
Design
- Visible features
- • Rectangular case with mobile cylindrical lugs • Black guilloché dial with large date aperture at 6 o'clock • Luminous pink gold dauphine hands and pyramidal indexes • Brown textured leather strap attached to lugs
- Case and Dial Construction
- The Instrumento Grande is housed in a rectangular, curved, polished stainless steel case. The design incorporates distinctive mobile cylindrical lugs and a flat bezel. Transparency is featured on both the left band and the case back, which is secured by four screws, allowing for visibility of the movement. The dial is black and features a guilloché pattern. It is appointed with applied luminous pink gold pyramidal indexes and Arabic numerals. A large date aperture is positioned at 6 o'clock. The time is displayed via luminous pink gold dauphine hands. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker.
- Condition and Authenticity
- The auction description provides a grading assessment for the watch. The case is graded as 'Very good', and the dial is described as 'As new'. The hands are noted as original. The cataloging attributes the object to De Grisogono, Genève, and provides a case number of 009287. The total grading is listed as 'Grade: A Good', confirming that the dial, case, and movement are signed.
- Movement and Specifications
- The watch utilizes a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2892A2 caliber. The movement features a black finish and is equipped with a straight-line lever escapement. Additional technical components include a monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, and a micrometer regulator. The watch measures 40 mm by 47 mm with a thickness of 12 mm.
Identification
- Serial number
- 009287
- 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 source indicates an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense.
- Research required: The movement caliber is described as being 'based' on the ETA 2892A2, suggesting modifications by the maker.