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S.T. Dupont Picasso Secret Alarm Clock

Partially verified

This S.T. Dupont alarm clock, produced in the late 1990s as a limited edition of 500 pieces, is designed in the form of a lighter. The object is constructed from steel, finished with Chinese lacquer, and plated in 23ct gold. Featuring a central black lacquer dial with relief-moulded Arabic numerals arranged in a semi-circular format, the clock includes hour, minute, and alarm hands. The front of the case is decorated with a line drawing attributed to Picasso, while the artist's signature is featured on the back. The timepiece utilizes a quartz movement with an alarm function. Measuring 75 x 67 x 15mm, the clock is accompanied by its original box and documentation. The auction description notes that the movement has been serviced with a fresh battery replacement.

Front view of the S.T. Dupont Picasso Secret Alarm Clock showing the semi-circular dial and line drawing.
Front view of the S.T. Dupont Picasso Secret Alarm Clock showing the semi-circular dial and line drawing. — Bulang and Sons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bulangandsons.com
Category
Clock · Alarm clock
Maker / attribution
S.T. Dupont
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
w1159
Source-reported date
Late 1990s
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
158/500

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

Design and Case Construction

The S.T. Dupont Picasso Secret Alarm Clock is manufactured from steel and finished in 23ct gold plating and Chinese lacquer. A front-facing black lacquer panel serves as the canvas for a white-ink Picasso line drawing.

The clock face is integrated into a semi-circular upper section that rises above the rectangular body. This section incorporates a black dial with hour, minute, and alarm hands. The Arabic numerals are applied in relief around the semi-circular border, creating a tactile finish for the timekeeping display. Two adjustment buttons are positioned atop the housing.

Evidence for this section
  • “clock is made from steel and is plated in gold and features so-called Chinese lacquer”
  • “case has a hidden clock that takes a semi-circular form with ‘hand drawn’ Arabic numerals in relief”

Movement and Functionality

The clock is powered by a quartz movement that includes an integrated alarm function. This electronic movement requires a battery, which the auction house reports having replaced as part of their preparation for sale. The design incorporates a specific mechanism for the alarm hands to interact with the semi-circular dial layout.

The compact dimensions of the clock, 75 x 67 x 15mm, allow it to function as a portable table clock. The mechanical components and alarm features are contained entirely within the gold and lacquer chassis.

Evidence for this section
  • “Quartz movement with Alarm function”
  • “The movement has gotten a fresh battery by our watchmaker and good for the time to come !”

Provenance and Identification

The object is part of a limited production run of 500 individual units, identified as number 158. It is accompanied by its original box, which features the signature of the artist, Picasso, in red ink. The branding for S.T. Dupont is applied to the dial of the clock as well as the outer casing.

The provenance of this item is established through its inclusion as a limited edition series from the late 1990s. The auction description explicitly mentions the presence of original documentation alongside the presentation box.

Evidence for this section
  • “Limited edition 158/500”
  • “Original box and paperwork”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific model name or collection name for this series beyond the description provided?
  • Was the Picasso line drawing officially licensed for this specific S.T. Dupont limited edition series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for S.T. Dupont Picasso Secret Alarm Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerS.T. Dupont“rare and unusual clock by ST Dupont”
Limited Edition158/500“Limited edition 158/500”
MaterialsSteel, Chinese lacquer, 23ct gold“made from steel and is plated in gold and features so-called Chinese lacquer”
MovementQuartz with alarm“Quartz movement with Alarm function”
Clock dimensions75 x 67 x 15mm“Clock: 75 x 67 x 15mm”
Case artworkPicasso line drawing“Picasso line drawing on the front and his signature on the back”
DateLate 1990s“Made in a limited run of 500 pieces in the late 1990s”

Visible details

  • Case features linear ribbed texture on side panels
  • Front panel displays a white line drawing of a face
  • Two buttons located at the top of the clock casing

Research qualifications

  • The exact country of manufacture is not specified in the source
  • The specific type of Picasso artwork is not identified by title in the provided text

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

Consulted source

ساعت رومیزی و زنگ‌دار S.T. Dupont مدل Picasso Secret Clock

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record e896819b2b

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