2009 Harry Winston Opus 9
In Opus 9, diamonds are not merely a decorative element, but the functional element of time telling. Teamed up for the 9th Opi is master watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederecht and haute designer Eric Giroud.
Replacing the traditional watch hands and cyclical dial, time is displayed by two parallel diamond chains, for hours and minutes.
Sleek and scintillating, each chain is adorned with 33 baguette-cut diamonds, Harry Winston’s signature shape.
Vivid mandarin garnets are strategically positioned to indicate the hours and minutes.
Meticulously calibrated, each stone is perfectly set into the links, to ensure movement, while maintaining their brilliance. The chains are designed to maximize mobility while minimizing friction.
Recalling Harry Winston’s iconic, invisible settings, the gemstones appear as floating lines of light, seamless unfolding across the dial.
Limited edition of 100 pieces
Harry Winston presentation today at Baselworld
Photography and report by Ian Skellern for Horomundi
History of the Opus Series 1-8
Photography and report by Ian Skellern for Horomundi
History of the Opus Series 1-8
First presentation of the dial
Presentation of the sketches and renderings
The exposed diamond time chain
Opus 9 on the wrist
First public viewing for the watch
The Opus 9 BoxSpecifications:
- Movement: Automatic self-winding using a chain system.
- Functions: Linear display of hours and minutes.
- Power Reserve: 72 Hours
- Case: White Gold
- Dimensions: 56mm x 48mm x 20mm
- Dial: Baguette diamond chain indicating the hours on left, the minutes on the right. The indicator is a Garnet.
- Water Resistance: 30 meters (3ATM)
- Carat Weight: 66 baguette diamonds, total carats: 2.148 cts. 6 Garnet, total carats: 0.222 cts.
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