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Quinting Pièce Unique Stainless Steel Wristwatch, No. 188-13

Partially verified

This Quinting Pièce Unique is a stainless steel wristwatch catalogued with a quartz movement and measuring 43 mm across. The source reports that the dial consists of seven transparent sapphire discs decorated by hand with five rotating Koi fish. The stainless steel case features a case back secured by four screws and is fitted with a red alligator strap and a double deployant clasp. The watch is accompanied by a Quinting presentation box and an extra red alligator strap.

Front view of the Quinting wristwatch showing the transparent Koi dial, white chapter ring, and red leather strap
Front view of the Quinting wristwatch showing the transparent Koi dial, white chapter ring, and red leather strap — Dreweatts. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
auctions.dreweatts.com
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz & electronic watch
Form
Quartz wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Quinting
Reference
188-13
Catalogue / lot identifier
430
Source-reported date
Not established
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

Identity and Physical Configuration

This Quinting Pièce Unique, designated No. 188-13, is a wristwatch measuring 43 mm. It features a stainless steel case with a case back secured by four screws and a fluted winding crown.

The timepiece is fitted with a red alligator strap and a double deployant clasp. Included with the lot are a Quinting presentation box and a spare red alligator strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “Y QUINTING, PIECE UNIQUE A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH, NO. 188-13”
  • “Size: 43mm”
  • “Case: Stainless steel case, screwed down case back with four screws”
  • “Strap: Quinting red alligator strap with double deployant clasp”
  • “Accessories: Quinting box and spare red alligator strap”

Dial and Visual Features

The dial is described as containing seven transparent sapphire discs, hand-painted with five Koi fish designed to appear as though they rotate. The perimeter consists of a white chapter ring with Arabic numeral hour markers.

Condition reports note that the dial, hands, and glass appear to be in generally good condition, with no marks visible under 4x loupe inspection.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: Seven transparent sapphire discs, hand painted with five Koi fish that rotate”
  • “Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.”
  • “Hands appear to be in a generally good condition.”
  • “Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe.”

Mechanical Status

The movement is identified as quartz. The auction house notes the movement is currently functioning, though they were unable to access it to report on its condition.

Dreweatts 1759 does not guarantee the working order or accuracy of the lot and suggests that the watch be tested by a qualified technician regarding water resistance.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Quartz”
  • “Movement is currently functioning. We have been unable to gain access to the movement to be able to report its condition.”
  • “Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.”

Open research questions

  • What is the mechanical origin of the 'rotating sapphire disc' system utilized in Quinting quartz movements?
  • Does the 'Pièce Unique' designation for reference 188-13 correlate to a specific limited production run of Koi-themed dials?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Quinting Pièce Unique Stainless Steel Wristwatch, No. 188-13
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerQuinting“QUINTING, PIECE UNIQUE”
Model NumberNo. 188-13“NO. 188-13”
MovementQuartz“Movement: Quartz”
CaseStainless steel case, screwed down case back with four screws“Case: Stainless steel case, screwed down case back with four screws”
DialSeven transparent sapphire discs, hand painted with five Koi fish that rotate“Dial: Seven transparent sapphire discs, hand painted with five Koi fish that rotate”
Case Diameter43mm“Size: 43mm”
StrapQuinting red alligator strap with double deployant clasp“Strap: Quinting red alligator strap with double deployant clasp”
Case ConditionMinor scratches and marks“Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks.”
DocumentationNot recorded in this source“This lot comes with a box but no papers.”

Visible details

  • White chapter ring with Arabic numeral hour markers encircling the clear centre
  • Hand-painted red Koi fish visible through the transparent sapphire disc center
  • Polished stainless steel round case with fluted winding crown
  • Red alligator-patterned leather strap attached to curved lugs

Research qualifications

  • Auction house notes they were unable to gain access to the movement to report on internal condition.
  • No paperwork is included with the lot.

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

Consulted source

Y QUINTING, PIECE UNIQUE, A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record dada0f7da1

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