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Moritz Grossmann Steel 'Dog Eleven' Wristwatch No. 1/1

Partially verified

This unique stainless steel wristwatch by Moritz Grossmann measures 41 mm in diameter and features a miniature hand-painted dial titled 'DOG Eleven', executed according to the artistic design of Timo Miura. The artwork depicts a swimming dog inspired by the eleventh animal of the Chinese zodiac, complemented by manufactory-crafted hands annealed to a brown-violet tone. Powered by the manual-wind Calibre 100.1 with a dedicated hand-setting pusher, the watch is fitted with a black leather strap and accompanied by original canvas artwork.

Frontal view of the Moritz Grossmann 'Dog Eleven' stainless steel wristwatch showing the hand-painted dial and black leather strap
Frontal view of the Moritz Grossmann 'Dog Eleven' stainless steel wristwatch showing the hand-painted dial and black leather strap — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Artistic dial manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Moritz Grossmann
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
117
Source-reported date
circa 2019
Country
Germany
Source-reported serial
1/1

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

Artistic Dial and Hand Finishing

The focal element of this unique wristwatch is its miniature hand-painted dial based on the design of Timo Miura, executed to represent 'DOG Eleven'. The motif draws on the eleventh animal of the Chinese zodiac, portraying a swimming dog crossing a river with only its head and tail visible amidst wave styling, beneath a solid red sphere.

Indicating time-only functions, the watch features slender hands fabricated within the manufacture that have been manually heat-treated to an uncommon brown-violet tone rather than traditional blued steel. The visible dial design excludes numeral tracks or hour indices, directing focus solely to the painted artwork.

Evidence for this section
  • “hand-painted as a miniature drawing according to the artistic design of Timo Miura”
  • “Only his head and tail protrude from the water.”
  • “The hands, manually crafted in the manufactory, are annealed by hand in a brown-violet shade.”
  • “FUNCTIONS: Time only”

Case Construction and Movement Architecture

The case is constructed from stainless steel and measures 41 mm in diameter, catalogued with the marking 'Engraving 1 / 1'. In direct observation, an auxiliary pusher is positioned below the crown at roughly 4 o'clock, which corresponds to the manufacturer's stated hand-setting mechanism.

Internally, the auction catalog states the piece is powered by the manual-wind Calibre 100.1 presented in a 'High Artistic Finish'. This movement incorporates the Grossmann manual-winding system paired with the pusher for hand adjustment, though the movement itself cannot be verified visually from the single frontal image.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
  • “Engraving 1 / 1.”
  • “Calibre 100.1 in a High Artistic Finish combined with a case made from stainless steel.”
  • “Grossmann manual winding with pusher for a perfected hand setting mechanism.”

Documentation and Accompanying Artwork

The watch is fitted with a black Moritz Grossmann leather strap and a stainless steel Moritz Grossmann buckle. According to auction records, the lot was catalogued alongside a dated warranty card from 2 December 2019, instruction manual, magnifying glass, cloth, presentation box, and outer packaging.

In addition to the horological components, the lot documents an original companion piece titled 'DOG Eleven' by Timo Miura, painted in acrylic on canvas measuring 60 by 60 cm (23.6 by 23.6 inches).

Evidence for this section
  • “STRAP MATERIAL: Black Moritz Grossmann leather strap”
  • “BUCKLE: Stainless steel Moritz Grossmann buckle”
  • “WITH: Warranty card dated 2 December 2019, instruction manual, magnifying glass, cloth, original artwork of the artist (size 60 x 60 cm), presentation box and outer packaging”
  • “Art Material: canvas and acrylic”
  • “Artwork dimensions: 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inches)”

Open research questions

  • What specific finishing techniques are present on Calibre 100.1 under Moritz Grossmann's 'High Artistic Finish' designation?
  • Where is the 'Engraving 1 / 1' located on the physical case or movement?
  • Does the accompanying 60 x 60 cm acrylic painting directly mirror the miniature painting's composition, or does it incorporate distinct elements?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Moritz Grossmann Steel 'Dog Eleven' Wristwatch No. 1/1
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case materialStainless steel“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
Case diameter41 mm“DIAMETER: 41 mm.”
Dial descriptionHand painted miniature drawing by Timo Miura“hand-painted as a miniature drawing according to the artistic design of Timo Miura”
Movement calibreCalibre 100.1“Calibre 100.1 in a High Artistic Finish combined with a case made from stainless steel.”
EditionUnique piece (1/1)“Engraving 1 / 1.”
Hand finishingBrown-violet annealed hands“The hands, manually crafted in the manufactory, are annealed by hand in a brown-violet shade.”
Accompanying artwork dimensions60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inches)“Artwork dimensions: 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inches)”
Artwork mediumCanvas and acrylic“Art Material: canvas and acrylic”
Warranty card date2 December 2019“Warranty card dated 2 December 2019”
BuckleStainless steel Moritz Grossmann buckle“BUCKLE: Stainless steel Moritz Grossmann buckle”

Visible details

  • Front view displays an artistic dial depicting the head and raised tail of a dog amid wave motifs and a red celestial sphere.
  • A small pusher is positioned below the crown at approximately the 4 o'clock position.
  • Slender hands show a distinctive purple/brown-violet temper color.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not visible in the provided image.
  • Accompanying original artwork and packaging are mentioned in text but not shown in this photograph.

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

Consulted source

MORITZ GROSSMANN, STEEL DOG ELEVEN WITH HAND PAINTED DIAL, NO. 1/1, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record d65a54264d

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