Philippe Dufour Simplicity Platinum Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 2017
Maker / issuer
Philippe DufourThis is a Philippe Dufour Simplicity manual-wind wristwatch crafted in platinum, dating to circa 2017. The watch features a 37 mm diameter case fitted with a snap-on sapphire crystal display back and a fluted winding crown.
Its white lacquer dial exhibits black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer railway minute track, blued steel Breguet-style hands, and a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. The source notes it is powered by a 21-jewel calibre 11 mechanical movement and fitted with a black Philippe Dufour alligator leather strap with a platinum buckle.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White lacquer dial
- Type
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Hands
- Blue Breguet hands
- Case Diameter
- 37 mm
- Case Material
- Platinum
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Calibre
- Cal. 11 mechanical, 21 jewels
- Maker / attribution
- Philippe Dufour
Design
- Visible features
- • Circular platinum case with a fluted winding crown at 3 o'clock. • White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer railroad minute track. • Blued steel Breguet-style hands with a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. • Dial signed 'PHILIPPE DUFOUR' below 12 o'clock and 'METALEM SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock. • Fitted with a black alligator leather strap.
- Dial Characteristics
- The watch features a white lacquer dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer railroad-style minute track. It is signed 'PHILIPPE DUFOUR' below 12 o'clock and 'METALEM SWISS MADE' at 6 o'clock. Timekeeping is indicated by blued steel Breguet-style hands, complemented by a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.
- Movement and Provenance
- The watch is powered by a calibre 11 mechanical movement with 21 jewels. The maker indicates that the case, dial, and movement are signed. The source dates this example to circa 2017 and notes it includes an International Guarantee, Certificate of Origin, and presentation box.
- Case and External Construction
- This timepiece features a 37 mm diameter case constructed from platinum. It is fitted with a snap-on sapphire crystal display back and a fluted winding crown. The watch is secured to the wrist via a black Philippe Dufour alligator leather strap, paired with a platinum buckle.
Identification
- 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: The movement and sapphire crystal case back are not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: Individual production number or serial is not stated in the source text.