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Launched in 1989, the Premier was Harry Winston's first watch collection and has since become a signature of the House.
Powered by an automatic movement, this watch has a 30 mm diameter by 7.25 mm thickness 18K yellow gold case and a yellow gold integrated bracelet that follows the characteristics of the line. The textured cream dial features 18k yellow gold half-circle inserts with engraved Arabic numerals at 3 and 9 o'clock, applied yellow gold dot hour indices, rounded baton hands, and a date aperture at 6 o'clock. The bezel is set with Harry Winston's highly regarded diamonds, and the crown is recessed to blend into the design.
Brand: Harry Winston
Model: Premier
Reference Number: n/a
Papers: Open papers
Waterproof: 100 ft./ 30 m./ 3 ATM
Bezel Material: Fixed 18K yellow gold set with a single row of diamonds (40)
Glass: Sapphire crystal anti-reflective
Caseback: Solid
Dial: Cream textured
Dial Numerals: 18k yellow gold applied half-circle inserts with engraved Arabic numerals at 3, and 9 o'clock and yellow gold applied dot hour indices.
Bracelet Material: 18K yellow gold
Clasp: Hidden double concealed fold-over
Hours, minutes, center sweep seconds, date aperture at 6 o'clock
The Premier, a collection devoted to women, captivates with its distinctive designs, and this timepiece exemplifies the brand's unrivaled style. The round-shaped 18K yellow gold case is polished and brushed. The bezel is set with 40 factory brilliant-cut diamonds with clarity ranging from VVS to VS and color ranging from F to G, measuring 2 mm in diameter and weighing 0.03 cts each for a total weight of 1.2 ct. In addition, there are four factory brilliant-cut diamonds set at the connection between the integral articulated bracelet and the case, ranging in clarity from VVS to VS and color from F to G, with a diameter of 3.5 mm and a weight of 0.16 carats each, for a total weight of 0.64 ct.
The recessed 18K yellow gold knurled pull/push crown blends with the rest of the design.
The polished 18K yellow gold rounded baton-shaped hour/minute and central sweep seconds hands contrast nicely with the textured cream dial.
The brushed and polished stepped round-shaped yellow gold solid case back is engraved with the following marks: HARRY WINSTON, Swiss-made, case #0102****, automatic, water-resistant, and 750.
This pristine pre-owned timepiece comes with a box and is covered by a 12-month limited warranty from Twain Time.
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While Harry Winston was founded in 1932 and famously became the "Jeweler to the Stars," the brand also expanded into fine watches in 1989. The first Harry Winston timepiece collection was called the Premier (named after Mr. Harry Winston's first company, Premier Diamond) and the watches' signature design detail was a trio of columns on the top and bottom of the case.
It may come as no surprise that several Harry Winston watch collections draw inspiration from precious gems or the company's iconic flagship store in New York City. For instance, the Harry Winston Emerald watches have cases that mimic the shape of the founder's favorite diamond cut. The Art Deco-styled Avenue watches are not only named after Fifth Avenue but also incorporate design elements from the store's architecture, such as the dramatic arched entrance.
In 2001, Harry Winston unveiled the Opus watch series, which were limited edition high-complication pieces created in partnership with master watchmakers. Early in the series, the Harry Winston Opus project was led by Maximillian Büsser (of MB&F) and included fascinating mechanical creations by François-Paul Journe, Vianney Halter, Christophe Claret, and Felix Baumgartner—a veritable who's who of modern horology. In 2007, Harry Winston doubled down on its watch division by opening up a new watchmaking facility in Geneva, Switzerland.
Other notable Harry Winston timepiece collections include the classic Midnight, the bold Ocean, the daring Histoire de Tourbillon, and the cutting-edge Project Z, which features watches made from a proprietary material called Zalium.