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De Grisogono Instrumento Grande

Partially verified

This De Grisogono 'Instrumento Grande' wristwatch, identified by case number 009287, dates to approximately 2004. It features a rectangular, curved stainless steel case measuring 40 mm by 47 mm, with a thickness of 12 mm. The construction includes a polished finish, transparent left band, and a transparent case back secured by four screws. The watch is powered by a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2892A2 caliber, finished in black. The black guilloché dial displays applied luminous pink gold pyramidal indexes, Arabic numerals, and a large date aperture at the 6 o'clock position. Luminous pink gold dauphine hands are utilized for time indication. The watch is completed with a stainless steel De Grisogono double deployant clasp. De Grisogono, Genève is signed on the dial, case, and movement.

Front view of the De Grisogono Instrumento Grande showing the black guilloché dial, large date aperture, and cylindrical lugs.
Front view of the De Grisogono Instrumento Grande showing the black guilloché dial, large date aperture, and cylindrical lugs. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
De Grisogono
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
511
Source-reported date
circa 2004
Source-reported place
Geneva
Source-reported serial
009287

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The Instrumento Grande is housed in a rectangular, curved, polished stainless steel case. The design incorporates distinctive mobile cylindrical lugs and a flat bezel. Transparency is featured on both the left band and the case back, which is secured by four screws, allowing for visibility of the movement.

The dial is black and features a guilloché pattern. It is appointed with applied luminous pink gold pyramidal indexes and Arabic numerals. A large date aperture is positioned at 6 o'clock. The time is displayed via luminous pink gold dauphine hands. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the maker.

Evidence for this section
  • “rectangular, curved, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch”
  • “mobile cylindrical lugs”
  • “Black, guilloche decoration, with applied luminous pink gold pyramidal indexes and Arabic numerals”

Movement and Specifications

The watch utilizes a self-winding movement based on the ETA 2892A2 caliber. The movement features a black finish and is equipped with a straight-line lever escapement. Additional technical components include a monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, and a micrometer regulator.

The watch measures 40 mm by 47 mm with a thickness of 12 mm.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal. based ETA 2892A2, black finish, straight-line lever escapement”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Condition and Authenticity

The auction description provides a grading assessment for the watch. The case is graded as 'Very good', and the dial is described as 'As new'. The hands are noted as original.

The cataloging attributes the object to De Grisogono, Genève, and provides a case number of 009287. The total grading is listed as 'Grade: A Good', confirming that the dial, case, and movement are signed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: A Good”
  • “Case: 2 Very good”
  • “Dial: 1-01 As new”

Open research questions

  • What specific modifications were made by De Grisogono to the base ETA 2892A2 movement for this model?
  • Are there variations in the guilloché pattern found on other examples of the Instrumento Grande from this production run?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for De Grisogono Instrumento Grande
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerDe Grisogono“De Grisogono, Genève”
Case number009287“case No. 009287”
Datecirca 2004“Made circa 2004”
Case materialStainless steel“stainless steel wristwatch”
Dimensions40 x 47 mm“Dim. 40 x 47 mm”
MovementCal. based ETA 2892A2“Cal. based ETA 2892A2”
DialBlack, guilloche decoration“Black, guilloche decoration”
ClaspStainless steel double deployant“stainless steel De Grisogono double deployant clasp”

Visible details

  • Rectangular case with mobile cylindrical lugs
  • Black guilloché dial with large date aperture at 6 o'clock
  • Luminous pink gold dauphine hands and pyramidal indexes
  • Brown textured leather strap attached to lugs

Research qualifications

  • The source indicates an overhaul is recommended at the buyer's expense.
  • The movement caliber is described as being 'based' on the ETA 2892A2, suggesting modifications by the maker.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Instrumento Grande De Grisogono, Genève, 'Instrumento Grande', case No. 009287. Made circa 2004. Fine and unusual, rectangular, curved, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with large date and stainless steel De Grisogono double deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record a94eff0160

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