Paul Picot Majestic Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 2003
This Paul Picot Majestic is an 18K pink gold self-winding chronograph wristwatch, produced in a limited series of 50 examples. The tonneau-shaped case measures 41 x 38 mm with a 14 mm thickness and features a polished and brushed finish, a stepped bezel, and a transparent case back secured by four screws.
The guilloche silver dial displays applied pink gold dart indexes, auxiliary registers for 30-minute, 12-hour, and seconds functions, along with moon phases, 24-hour indication, and a date graduation with Arabic numerals. The watch is powered by a movement based on the Valjoux 7750, rhodium-plated with oeil de perdrix decoration, featuring a 22K gold rotor.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Paul Picot
- Model
- Majestic
- Serial
- 02/50
- Reference
- 533R
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold
- Movement Base
- Valjoux 7750
- Limited Edition
- 50 examples
- Maker / attribution
- Paul Picot
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece features an 18K pink gold, tonneau-shaped case measuring 41 x 38 mm and 14 mm in thickness. The exterior construction incorporates both polished and brushed surfaces, a stepped bezel, and a screwed-down crown. Visibility into the interior mechanism is provided by a transparent case back, which is secured by four individual screws. The dial is executed in guilloche silver and features applied pink gold dart indexes. Functions include auxiliary dials for seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, a 24-hour indicator, and apertures for the day of the month, the month, and moon phases. An outer graduation for the date is marked with Arabic numerals. Timekeeping is indicated by luminous blued steel lozenge hands, complemented by a pink gold hand with a red tip for the date.
- Visible features
- • Tonneau-shaped pink gold case • Guilloche silver dial with applied dart indexes • Moon phase aperture at the lower register • Transparent case back secured with four screws
- Movement and Mechanics
- The movement is based on the Valjoux 7750 caliber and is rhodium-plated. It features oeil de perdrix decoration and contains 25 jewels. The escapement is a straight line lever type, paired with a monometallic balance and a self-compensating flat balance spring. Additional features of the movement include a shock absorber and a hack mechanism. The winding system utilizes a 22K gold rotor. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Paul Picot, and the object is provided with a COSC certificate, indicating performance standards during its testing phase.
- Condition and Accessories
- The auction description reports the watch as being in as new condition, with a grading of 1 for the case and 1-01 for the dial. It is fitted with an 18K pink gold Paul Picot buckle, which is included as part of the lot.
Identification
- Reference
- 533R
- Serial number
- 02/50
- 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
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Research required
- Research required: Condition report notes overhaul is recommended
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