Value Swiss
No. 011 L'Heure D'Amour 'California Girl' | A piece unique pink gold wristwatch with erotic automation, Circa 2000
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Lot closes
March 31, 06:22 PM GTNN
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
Current Bid
4,500 USD
26 Bids
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Description
Dial: silvered guilloché
Caliber: mechanical, jeweled
Case: 18k pink gold, hinged case revealing erotic automation, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: no. 011
Closure: 18k pink gold Value Swiss folding clasp
Size: 38 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
The present Piece Unique features automata depicting an erotic scene, hidden discretely under the hinged case front — an homage to a centuries-old horological tradition. Erotic automatons, intricately crafted with enamel or carved precious metals, primarily appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries. They were most often seen on pocket watches hidden beneath hinged covers, or other elaborate objets d'art with automata.
Paying tribute to these historic and mischievous creations, Value Swiss offered several t.mes pieces featuring erotic automation — often as bespoke commissions — featuring enameled figures that move at the command of a button. The bespoke nature of these watches make each example a Piece Unique, and the concealed dial makes for a cheeky and titillating secret for an otherwise classically elegant watch fit for everyday wear.