Lot 98
A unique stainless steel racecar-inspired wristwatch with retrograde minute and jumping hour, sold to benefit Swiss Institute
Sold
$7,620
Est $3,000 - $6,000
Live Auction
THE NEW YORK WATCH AUCTION: XI
ARTIST
RESERVOIR
Size
43mm Diameter
Description
LOT OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE

Year: 2024
Reference No: RSV01.MO/130
Case No: X0.000000
Model Name: RESERVOIR by MONZA Design “MONZA PROTOTYPE 01”
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Automatic, cal. RSV-240
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel deployant clasp
Accessories: Luxury garage toolbox with brown vintage leather finish, with storage tray for eyeglasses and car keys, four screws, magnifier, anti-magnetic watchmaker screwdriver, watchmaker pliers, and rubber strap

The collaboration RESERVOIR by MONZA Design seamlessly blends the spirit of the racetrack with the intricacies of watchmaking. Drawing inspiration from the adrenaline-fueled world of sportscar racing with a prancing horse, this wristwatch is a tribute to speed and precision. It starts with a breathtaking screw-crown at two o’clock with a rubber grip where “Engine Start” is engraved. The RED Dial of this unique piece prototype sets a vibrant stage that evokes the focus of a driver in the midst of competition, an homage to the iconic car’s RPM counter. Meticulously crafted to convey the motion and velocity in a 43mm case with brushed finishing mounted on a stainless-steel bracelet, the Red Hand retrograde minute is akin to the swift movements of a finely-tuned engine, moving from zero to six, times 10 minutes, along embossed index numbers with a metal outline, toward a Red Zone that offers a visual parallel to the automotive experience. Powered by the new caliber RSV-240, a proprietary patented three-complication module coupled to a manufacture movement (LJP-G100 base), combining retrograde minute, jumping hour, and a 56-hour power reserve. Delivered in a luxury racecar garage toolbox-inspired watch box, with three watchmaking tools: a magnifier for examining the intricate mechanics, an anti-magnetic watchmaker screwdriver, and precise watchmaker pliers. The box holds a tray designed to store MONZA Design eyeglasses and the owner's favorite racecar keys. A black rubber strap is added, featuring a racecar tire imprint, along with four screws for an easy strap change.

Signature
Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.