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Moritz Grossmann Steel 'Goat Eight' Wristwatch with Hand-Painted Dial, No. 1/1

Partially verified

This unique stainless steel wristwatch by Moritz Grossmann, titled 'Goat Eight', features a hand-painted miniature drawing on a solid silver dial executed according to the artistic design of Svetlana Hantusch. Measuring 41 mm in diameter, the timepiece is powered by the manual-wind calibre 100.1, incorporating Grossmann manual winding with a setting pusher. The dial showcases a polychrome goat design celebrating the Chinese zodiac, complemented by flame-annealed brown-violet hands and Chinese numeral markers at three, six, and twelve o'clock.

Dial and case view of the Moritz Grossmann 'Goat Eight' unique piece on brown leather strap
Dial and case view of the Moritz Grossmann 'Goat Eight' unique piece on brown leather strap — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Artistic manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Moritz Grossmann
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
114
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 Case Execution

The timepiece features a solid silver dial displaying a miniature hand-painted depiction of a goat, executed according to the artistic design of Svetlana Hantusch. Direct observation of the watch shows the goat illustration rendered predominantly in blue, orange, and yellow hues across the left dial plane, accented by Chinese numeral hour markers placed at the twelve, three, and six o'clock positions.

The stainless steel case measures 41 mm in diameter and exhibits polished finishes on the bezel and lugs. A distinctive case feature visible on the right flank is a small pusher located directly below the winding crown. Christie's cataloguing notes that the hands were handcrafted in the manufactory and annealed over an open flame to achieve a brown-violet hue.

Evidence for this section
  • “Hand-painted goat head illustration rendered in blue, orange, and yellow tones on the left portion of the dial.”
  • “Chinese numerals visible at the twelve, three, and six o'clock positions.”
  • “Front-facing view of the stainless steel case with polished bezel and lugs.”
  • “Small pusher positioned below the winding crown on the right case flank.”
  • “The hands, which were handcrafted in the manufactory and annealed over an open flame in a brown-violet hue, harmonise with the solid silver dial.”

Reported Movement and Operating Mechanism

According to Christie's cataloguing, the watch is powered by the manual-wind Calibre 100.1, described as executed in a 'High Artistic Finish'. The movement integrates Grossmann manual winding paired with a pusher intended for the hand-setting mechanism.

The internal movement and the case back are not visible in the provided photograph, leaving internal finishing and physical condition unverified. Christie's specialist report noted the movement as 'ticking at the time of cataloguing', though running precision and mechanical performance are not formally tested or certified.

Evidence for this section
  • “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.”
  • “Movement: ticking at the time of cataloguing”

Edition Status and Accompanying Material

The lot documentation describes the timepiece as a one-off piece bearing an engraving of '1 / 1'. Production is dated circa 2019, corresponding with an included warranty card dated 2 December 2019.

The auction cataloguing lists extensive accompanying items, including the artist's original acrylic-on-canvas artwork titled 'GOAT Eight' measuring 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inches). Additional accessories reported by the auction house comprise an instruction manual, magnifying glass, cloth, presentation box, and outer packaging, as well as a stainless steel Moritz Grossmann buckle fitted to a brown leather strap; these accompanying materials are not depicted in the provided imagery.

Evidence for this section
  • “One-off piece made from stainless steel, hand-painted as a miniature drawing according to the artistic design of Svetlana Hantusch.”
  • “Engraving 1 / 1.”
  • “CIRCA: 2019”
  • “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”
  • “Name of Artwork: GOAT Eight Art Material: canvas and acrylic Artwork dimensions: 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inches)”

Open research questions

  • What specific engravings, movement numbering, or hallmark stamps are visible on the reverse of the case and movement plates?
  • How is the accompanying 60 x 60 cm acrylic painting 'GOAT Eight' signed, dated, and framed?
  • What specific technical sequence is executed when engaging the crown and case pusher during hand-setting on Calibre 100.1?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Moritz Grossmann Steel 'Goat Eight' Wristwatch with Hand-Painted Dial, No. 1/1
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MaterialStainless steel“CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel”
Case Diameter41 mm“DIAMETER: 41 mm.”
Movement CalibreCalibre 100.1“Calibre 100.1 in a High Artistic Finish”
EditionUnique piece (1/1)“Engraving 1 / 1.”
ArtistSvetlana Hantusch“artistic design of Svetlana Hantusch.”
Strap DescriptionBrown Moritz Grossmann leather strap with stainless steel buckle“STRAP MATERIAL: Brown Moritz Grossmann leather strap”
BuckleStainless steel Moritz Grossmann buckle“BUCKLE: Stainless steel Moritz Grossmann buckle”
Artwork SpecificationsAcrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inches), titled 'GOAT Eight'“Name of Artwork: GOAT Eight Art Material: canvas and acrylic Artwork dimensions: 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 inches)”
Warranty Date2 December 2019“WITH: Warranty card dated 2 December 2019”

Visible details

  • Front-facing view of the stainless steel case with polished bezel and lugs.
  • Hand-painted goat head illustration rendered in blue, orange, and yellow tones on the left portion of the dial.
  • Dark brown leather strap fitted to the watch.
  • Small pusher positioned below the winding crown on the right case flank.
  • Chinese numerals visible at the twelve, three, and six o'clock positions.

Research qualifications

  • Movement and case back are not visible in the provided image.
  • Accompanying original artwork and packaging are mentioned in source documentation but not pictured.

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

Consulted source

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

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record e115846dab

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