60,000 EUR
Antoine Preziuso, Genève, The T21, "Only Watch 2005" T21 Muonionalusta Tourbillon, Pièce Unique. Notes After any conversation with Antoine Preziuso, usually accompanied by one of his “Beauties” in various stages of completion, it is obvious that this is a man fundamentally at ease with himself, yet constantly in pursuit of fresh challenges. Born in Geneva in 1957 and brought up in the world of horology, Antoine Preziuso was destined to follow in the footsteps of those Cabinotiers whose creations embody talent and challenge. He acquired a thorough knowledge of the history of horology during the years he spent restoring some of the most prestigious collectors’ timepieces. With such technical experience, his Swiss exactitude and the aesthetic awareness inherited from his Italian ancestors, Antoine Preziuso launched his own brand in 1990. Whether working in collaboration with a select handful of famous brands or producing exclusive and often “one of a kind” models under his own name, Antoine Preziuso believes in following his instinct and giving free rein to his creative impulses. The Muonionalusta meteorite The Muonionalusta meteorite is a rare iron that was originally found in 1906 near Kiruna, Sweden. This beautiful meteorite is classified as a fine (IVA) Octahedrite, and has spectacular etch patterns. Muonionalusta is only rarely found on the meteorite market as the strewn field is within the Arctic Circle, making searching for it very difficult. The total known weigh
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-09-22
