22nd Mar, 2023 11:00 EDT

Jewelry and Watches Featuring the Estate of Alan I and Dianne Kay

 
Lot 61
 


Lot 61 - An 18K Harry Winston Premiere Chronograph

61

An 18K Harry Winston Premiere Chronograph

An 18K white gold Harry Winston quartz movement watch, with an original bracelet in 18K white gold with factory-set diamonds. The watch features a chronograph dial with blue mother-of-pearl inlay in a lotus pattern of white gold and diamonds, with a diamond-set bezel and lugs, and an inverted diamond crown. Case, dial, and straps are signed "Harry Winston Swiss" with the Harry Winston "HW" logo on the dial and buckle. Diamonds are round brilliant-cut and single-cut, near colorless (F - G), with VVS - VS clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 3.00 carats. ***note the watch comes with two watch straps. A shimmery grey embossed band and a grey silky band. The blue bands pictured are damaged.

Case Diameter: 36mm; Length: Adjustable 7 1/2in; Weight: 49.2 Gross dwt.

Provenance

Private collection, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.

Sold for $20,160
Estimated at $10,000 - $15,000


 

An 18K white gold Harry Winston quartz movement watch, with an original bracelet in 18K white gold with factory-set diamonds. The watch features a chronograph dial with blue mother-of-pearl inlay in a lotus pattern of white gold and diamonds, with a diamond-set bezel and lugs, and an inverted diamond crown. Case, dial, and straps are signed "Harry Winston Swiss" with the Harry Winston "HW" logo on the dial and buckle. Diamonds are round brilliant-cut and single-cut, near colorless (F - G), with VVS - VS clarity. Total estimated weight of diamonds: 3.00 carats. ***note the watch comes with two watch straps. A shimmery grey embossed band and a grey silky band. The blue bands pictured are damaged.

Provenance

Private collection, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.

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Harry Winston

Harry Winston was born to Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire. His father had a small jewelry business, where Harry learned the intricacies of the jewelry business. At just twelve years old, he recognized a two-carat emerald in a pawn shop, buying it for a mere 25 cents and selling it two days later for $800.

Winston started his business in 1920, and by 1926 he acquired the esteemed jewelry collection of Arabella Huntington, the wife of a railroad magnate. The collection consisted of some of the finest Parisian jewels from Cartier and other prestigious jewelry houses. In buying her collection after her death, Winston redesigned the antiquated styles into contemporary pieces, showcasing his skills as a jewelry craftsman.

In 1932, Harry Winston opened a New York storefront, rising to the upper echelon of the contemporary social scene. The business quickly grew, and in 1947 Winston earned the name "King of Diamonds", making headlines internationally. To date, the Harry Winston name is synonymous with beauty, luxury, and class.