Sylvain Pinaud Origine Piece Unique
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2020s
This piece unique wristwatch is a variation of the Sylvain Pinaud Origine platform. The watch features an asymmetrical design with an off-center dial layout. The construction utilizes a two-tone case combining white gold and rose gold, paired with compact, redesigned lugs.
The dial features a custom guilloché pattern described as being inspired by a historical clock from the maker's workshop. The timepiece includes redesigned hands and a balance bridge finished in materials selected to harmonize with the two-tone aesthetic. The mechanical movement features a visible balance bridge on the dial side. The Origine base model was recognized with the Horological Revelation prize at the 2022 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).
This specific piece unique is described as an intentional effort to redefine the visual balance of two-tone materials within an asymmetrical structure.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Maker
- Sylvain Pinaud
- Model
- Origine
- GPHG award
- 2022 Horological Revelation
- Case material
- White and rose gold
- Dial features
- Offset layout with specific guilloché pattern
- Place recorded
- France
- Production status
- Piece Unique
- Maker / attribution
- Sylvain Pinaud
- Component modification
- Redesigned lugs, hands, and balance bridge
Design
- Visible features
- • Asymmetrical dial layout with sub-seconds at approximately 10 o'clock • Visible balance assembly positioned in the lower right quadrant of the dial • Two-tone metal finish featuring silver-toned and rose-gold toned surfaces • Textured blue and white engine-turned dial elements
- Provenance and Context
- This piece unique represents a specialized iteration of the Origine model, which gained significant recognition in 2022. During the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, the base platform was honored with the Horological Revelation award, establishing the foundation for this custom commission. The current documentation relies on assertions provided by the source, Hairspring, regarding the watch's origins and design specifications. As a piece unique, its development was intended to explore new proportions and material combinations while maintaining the technical signatures of the maker's workshop.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece features a bespoke construction utilizing a contrasting combination of white gold and rose gold, representing a distinct departure from the standard Origine platform. The case has been engineered with redesigned, more compact lugs specifically for this unique instance, aiming to alter the visual weight of the watch on the wrist. The dial is characterized by an asymmetrical, off-center arrangement. It incorporates a specialized guilloché pattern across its surface, which the source notes is derived from a historical clock located within Sylvain Pinaud's workshop. The use of blue-toned elements and metallic textures on the dial serves to complement the dual-metal case design.
- Movement and Aesthetic Details
- The watch is powered by a mechanical caliber that emphasizes the display of its technical elements. A notable feature is the prominent positioning of the balance bridge on the front of the dial, allowing for visual engagement with the oscillator. This component, along with the handset, has been re-engineered with specific materials and finishing techniques to ensure aesthetic consistency. The integration of these components reflects the focus on hand-applied techniques. The movement design continues the theme of asymmetry established by the dial layout, ensuring the technical display harmonizes with the watch’s broader visual profile.
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: Specific metal purity or alloy compositions are not documented
- Research required: Precise production date remains unstated in the provided source
- Research required: Technical dimensions such as case diameter and thickness are absent