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Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Reference 200-MCA37G

Partially verified

This Harry Winston Premier Chronograph, reference 200-MCA37G, is an 18K yellow gold wristwatch introduced in 1989. The piece is distinguished by its triple-arched lug construction, a design element stated to be inspired by the architecture of the company's Fifth Avenue flagship salon. The watch features a silver-toned dial with a tri-compax layout of three recessed chronograph registers and oversized stylized Arabic numerals. A date aperture is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The watch is powered by an automatic chronograph movement visible through a sapphire display case back. It is secured to the wrist with an alligator leather strap equipped with a yellow gold deployant clasp.

Frontal view of the Harry Winston Premier Chronograph showing the triple-arched lugs and silver dial with tri-compax register arrangement.
Frontal view of the Harry Winston Premier Chronograph showing the triple-arched lugs and silver dial with tri-compax register arrangement. — Analog:Shift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
shop.analogshift.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Harry Winston
Reference
200-MCA37G
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1989
Source-reported place
Not established

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 Design and Construction

The Premier Chronograph is characterized by its 18K yellow gold case, which prioritizes architectural form. A primary visual identifier for the model is the presence of triple-arched lugs, which serve to connect the watch head to the strap. These components are described as direct design references to the entrance of the Harry Winston flagship store located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

The case includes a sapphire crystal display back, which allows for visual access to the mechanical movement inside. The watch is paired with an alligator strap and features a matching yellow gold deployant clasp, maintaining a consistent material palette across the assembly.

Evidence for this section
  • “crafted in 18K yellow gold and features the collection's unmistakable triple-arched lugs, inspired by the entrance to Harry Winston's iconic flagship salon on Fifth Avenue.”
  • “Turn the watch over, and a sapphire display back reveals the automatic chronograph movement within”
  • “Fitted to a rich brown alligator strap with a matching yellow gold deployant clasp”

Dial and Functions

The silver dial is configured in a tri-compax arrangement, housing three recessed registers for chronograph measurement. The hour markers consist of oversized stylized Arabic numerals applied to the surface. The dial also incorporates a date aperture situated at the 6 o'clock position to align with the central vertical axis of the face.

The aesthetic of the dial is composed of varying textures to create depth. The integration of the date window and the register placement is intended to balance the dial layout. The brand signature is printed on the upper portion of the dial, placed below the 12 o'clock marker.

Evidence for this section
  • “The silver dial is equally well considered. Three recessed registers create a balanced tri-compax layout”
  • “A date aperture at 6 o'clock maintains symmetry, and subtle textural contrasts across the dial surface provide depth and visual interest.”

Horological Context

This timepiece reflects the entry of the jewelry house into the wristwatch market. The design deviates from standard Swiss watchmaking norms by incorporating elements rooted in the brand's jewelry and architectural background.

As part of the Premier line, this watch represents an early period of the company's watchmaking history.

Evidence for this section
  • “While many brands borrowed from traditional Swiss watchmaking cues, Harry Winston approached design from a different perspective—one rooted in jewelry, architecture, and visual drama.”
  • “Today, early Harry Winston timepieces remain one of the great underappreciated corners of modern collecting”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in the 200-MCA37G reference?
  • What are the precise dimensions of the case including the lug-to-lug span?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Harry Winston Premier Chronograph Reference 200-MCA37G
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHarry Winston“Vendor: Harry Winston”
CollectionPremier“Premier collection”
Reference200-MCA37G“Reference 200-MCA37G”
Material18K yellow gold“crafted in 18K yellow gold”
Movement typeAutomatic“automatic chronograph movement”
Introduction year1989“Introduced in 1989”

Visible details

  • Triple-arched lugs
  • Tri-compax chronograph layout
  • Sapphire display case back
  • Date aperture at 6 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • Specific automatic movement caliber is not identified
  • Exact date of manufacture for this individual piece is not provided

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی کرنوگراف Harry Winston مدل Premier رفرنس 200-MCA37G

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 438ea58ca5

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