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Sylvain Pinaud Origine Piece Unique

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This piece unique wristwatch is a variation of the Sylvain Pinaud Origine platform. The watch features an asymmetrical design with an off-center dial layout. The construction utilizes a two-tone case combining white gold and rose gold, paired with compact, redesigned lugs. The dial features a custom guilloché pattern described as being inspired by a historical clock from the maker's workshop. The timepiece includes redesigned hands and a balance bridge finished in materials selected to harmonize with the two-tone aesthetic. The mechanical movement features a visible balance bridge on the dial side. The Origine base model was recognized with the Horological Revelation prize at the 2022 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG). This specific piece unique is described as an intentional effort to redefine the visual balance of two-tone materials within an asymmetrical structure.

Close-up of the Sylvain Pinaud Origine piece unique showcasing the offset dial and exposed balance bridge.
Close-up of the Sylvain Pinaud Origine piece unique showcasing the offset dial and exposed balance bridge. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Sylvain Pinaud
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
2020s
Source-reported place
France

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 Construction

The timepiece features a bespoke construction utilizing a contrasting combination of white gold and rose gold, representing a distinct departure from the standard Origine platform. The case has been engineered with redesigned, more compact lugs specifically for this unique instance, aiming to alter the visual weight of the watch on the wrist.

The dial is characterized by an asymmetrical, off-center arrangement. It incorporates a specialized guilloché pattern across its surface, which the source notes is derived from a historical clock located within Sylvain Pinaud's workshop. The use of blue-toned elements and metallic textures on the dial serves to complement the dual-metal case design.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه این ساعت طبق منبع از ترکیب متضاد طلای سفید و طلای رزگلد (صورتی) ساخته شده است”
  • “پایه‌های بند (Lugs) با طراحی جمع‌وجورتر و بازنگری‌شده توسعه یافته‌اند”
  • “بخش رویی ساعت دارای صفحه‌ای خارج از مرکز با الگوی گیوشه ویژه”

Movement and Aesthetic Details

The watch is powered by a mechanical caliber that emphasizes the display of its technical elements. A notable feature is the prominent positioning of the balance bridge on the front of the dial, allowing for visual engagement with the oscillator. This component, along with the handset, has been re-engineered with specific materials and finishing techniques to ensure aesthetic consistency.

The integration of these components reflects the focus on hand-applied techniques. The movement design continues the theme of asymmetry established by the dial layout, ensuring the technical display harmonizes with the watch’s broader visual profile.

Evidence for this section
  • “کالیبر مکانیکی این اثر که عناصر فنی آن از جمله پل بالانس بر روی صفحه به صورت نمایان طراحی شده”
  • “عقربه‌ها و پل تعادل (Balance Bridge) نیز در هماهنگی با زیبایی‌شناسی دورنگ ساعت، با استفاده از متریال‌ها و پرداخت‌های تازه بازطراحی شده‌اند”

Provenance and Context

This piece unique represents a specialized iteration of the Origine model, which gained significant recognition in 2022. During the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, the base platform was honored with the Horological Revelation award, establishing the foundation for this custom commission.

The current documentation relies on assertions provided by the source, Hairspring, regarding the watch's origins and design specifications. As a piece unique, its development was intended to explore new proportions and material combinations while maintaining the technical signatures of the maker's workshop.

Evidence for this section
  • “مدل پایه Origine توانست در سال ۲۰۲۲ میلادی جایزه معتبر کشف ساعت‌سازی (Horological Revelation) را در آیین اهدای جوایز بزرگ ساعت‌سازی ژنو (GPHG) به دست آورد.”
  • “این نسخه تک‌ساخت تلاشی آگاهانه در جهت بازتعریف تناسب بصری متریال‌های دورنگ و ایجاد هماهنگی در ساختاری نامتقارن است.”

Open research questions

  • What are the specific alloys used for the rose and white gold elements of the case?
  • Which historical clock from the maker's workshop served as the inspiration for the dial guilloché pattern?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Sylvain Pinaud Origine Piece Unique
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerSylvain Pinaud“سازنده: Sylvain Pinaud”
ModelOrigine“مدل: Origine”
Production statusPiece Unique“نوع تولید: تک‌ساخت (Piece Unique)”
Case materialWhite and rose gold“جنس بدنه: ترکیب طلای سفید و طلای رزگلد”
Dial featuresOffset layout with specific guilloché pattern“بخش رویی ساعت دارای صفحه‌ای خارج از مرکز با الگوی گیوشه ویژه”
GPHG award2022 Horological Revelation“مدل پایه Origine توانست در سال ۲۰۲۲ میلادی جایزه معتبر کشف ساعت‌سازی (Horological Revelation) را در آیین اهدای جوایز بزرگ ساعت‌سازی ژنو (GPHG) به دست آورد.”
Component modificationRedesigned lugs, hands, and balance bridge“عقربه‌ها و پل تعادل (Balance Bridge) نیز در هماهنگی با زیبایی‌شناسی دورنگ ساعت، با استفاده از متریال‌ها و پرداخت‌های تازه بازطراحی شده‌اند.”

Visible details

  • Asymmetrical dial layout with sub-seconds at approximately 10 o'clock
  • Visible balance assembly positioned in the lower right quadrant of the dial
  • Two-tone metal finish featuring silver-toned and rose-gold toned surfaces
  • Textured blue and white engine-turned dial elements

Research qualifications

  • Specific metal purity or alloy compositions are not documented
  • Precise production date remains unstated in the provided source
  • Technical dimensions such as case diameter and thickness are absent

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Sylvain Pinaud مدل Origine نسخه تک‌ساخت (Piece Unique)

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 0f0282901c

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