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Paul Picot Majestic Chronograph

Partially verified

This Paul Picot Majestic is an 18K pink gold self-winding chronograph wristwatch, produced in a limited series of 50 examples. The tonneau-shaped case measures 41 x 38 mm with a 14 mm thickness and features a polished and brushed finish, a stepped bezel, and a transparent case back secured by four screws. The guilloche silver dial displays applied pink gold dart indexes, auxiliary registers for 30-minute, 12-hour, and seconds functions, along with moon phases, 24-hour indication, and a date graduation with Arabic numerals. The watch is powered by a movement based on the Valjoux 7750, rhodium-plated with oeil de perdrix decoration, featuring a 22K gold rotor.

Paul Picot Majestic chronograph wristwatch in 18K pink gold with adjustment tool
Paul Picot Majestic chronograph wristwatch in 18K pink gold with adjustment tool — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Paul Picot
Reference
533R
Catalogue / lot identifier
379
Source-reported date
circa 2003
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
02/50

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

The timepiece features an 18K pink gold, tonneau-shaped case measuring 41 x 38 mm and 14 mm in thickness. The exterior construction incorporates both polished and brushed surfaces, a stepped bezel, and a screwed-down crown. Visibility into the interior mechanism is provided by a transparent case back, which is secured by four individual screws.

The dial is executed in guilloche silver and features applied pink gold dart indexes. Functions include auxiliary dials for seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, a 24-hour indicator, and apertures for the day of the month, the month, and moon phases. An outer graduation for the date is marked with Arabic numerals. Timekeeping is indicated by luminous blued steel lozenge hands, complemented by a pink gold hand with a red tip for the date.

Evidence for this section
  • “Two body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent case back with 4 screws, stepped bezel, screwed down crown”
  • “Guilloche silver with applied pink gold dart indexes”
  • “Luminous blued steel lozenge hands, pink gold with red tip hand for the date.”

Movement and Mechanics

The movement is based on the Valjoux 7750 caliber and is rhodium-plated. It features oeil de perdrix decoration and contains 25 jewels. The escapement is a straight line lever type, paired with a monometallic balance and a self-compensating flat balance spring.

Additional features of the movement include a shock absorber and a hack mechanism. The winding system utilizes a 22K gold rotor. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Paul Picot, and the object is provided with a COSC certificate, indicating performance standards during its testing phase.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal based on Valjoux 7750, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement”
  • “22K gold rotor, hack mechanism.”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”

Condition and Accessories

The auction description reports the watch as being in as new condition, with a grading of 1 for the case and 1-01 for the dial.

It is fitted with an 18K pink gold Paul Picot buckle, which is included as part of the lot.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 1 As new Movement: 1* As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”
  • “Accompanied by fitted box, instruction booklet, warranty and COSC certificate.”

Open research questions

  • What specific modifications were made by Paul Picot to the Valjoux 7750 base movement for this reference?
  • How many of the 50 produced examples were finished in pink gold compared to other precious metals?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Paul Picot Majestic Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPaul Picot“Paul Picot, 'Majestic, Chronometer, Triple Date, Chronograph'”
ModelMajestic“Majestic, Chronometer, Triple Date, Chronograph”
Reference533R“Ref. 533R”
Serial02/50“No. 02/50”
Case Material18K pink gold“18K pink gold”
Movement BaseValjoux 7750“Cal based on Valjoux 7750”
Limited Edition50 examples“Made in limited series of 50 examples circa 2003.”

Visible details

  • Tonneau-shaped pink gold case
  • Guilloche silver dial with applied dart indexes
  • Moon phase aperture at the lower register
  • Transparent case back secured with four screws

Research qualifications

  • Condition report notes overhaul is recommended
  • Country of manufacture is not specified by the source

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

Consulted source

Paul Picot Pink Gold Majestic Paul Picot, 'Majestic, Chronometer, Triple Date, Chronograph', No. 02/50, Ref. 533R. Made in limited series of 50 examples circa 2003. Fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K pink gold wristwatch with oval shaped button chronograph, registers, triple date, moon phases, 24 hour indication and an 18K pink gold Paul Picot buckle. Accompanied by fitted box, instruction booklet, warranty and COSC certificate.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record a7e7ad67bb

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