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Lot #3820

Alain Silberstein Tourbillon Volant Blue Dial

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Introduction

An architect and designer by trade, it is no surprise that Alain Silberstein’s timepieces feature some of the most unique aesthetic choices you'll see through the use of bright colors, odd geometric shapes, and distinctive artistry. Founded in 1987, Alain Silberstein represents the less serious side of watchmaking without sacrificing quality, craftsmanship, or attention to detail – tenants of modern fine horology. With the brand no longer producing watches of their own, Alain Silberstein’s influence on the industry is now represented through collaborations or discontinued pieces like the Tourbillon Volant ref. TMA1-002 that we have here. Launched in 2004 as a limited edition series of just 9 pieces, this timepiece features the hours, minutes, a pointer date and a 60-second tourbillon that sit atop its skeletonized blue dial. A stainless steel timepiece packed with complications that contrast its playful design in such a way that highlights the brand’s overarching desire to appeal to watchmaking’s most important tenants while not getting too lost in an otherwise fun contemporary design, this watch is a perfect example of what made Alain Silberstein so popular in the brand’s hay-day.

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Grade

M 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Box, Papers, Guarantee Booklet, Secondary Retailer Warranty

Est. value range

$15,000 – $20,000

The Details

Brand

Alain Silberstein

Dimensions

40mm x 11mm

Model

Tourbillon Volant

Movement

Manual-wind cal. ASC 1.1

Reference

TMA1-002

Bracelet

Stainless steel bracelet

Year

Circa 2004

Condition

Excellent

Material

Stainless steel

Included

Watch, Box, Papers, Guarantee Booklet, Secondary Retailer Warranty

Dial Color

Blue

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

Decorated with all of Silberstein's signature aesthetic flourishes such as its colorful hands and unique shapes, the Volant's subtle dial engraving is perhaps its most unique features, which reads "To have one's passion as a profession is true happiness."

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

Offered in a perfectly circular 40mm stainless steel case with straight cylindrical lugs, the Volant showcases Alain Silberstein's signature design DNA, whereby the brand's chunky timepieces boast a very unique presence on the wrist.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in overall excellent condition. There are light scratches on the case, sides, and bezel. The display case back has very clear engravings around the edge. The dial and hands are in excellent condition. There are minor marks and scratches visible on the surface of the crystal. The steel bracelet has light scratches and signs of wear on the links and clasp, with light play between the links. The bracelet currently fits a 6 3/4" wrist and has 14 links, with 4 additional links included. Comes with box, paperwork, and a warranty from a pre-owned dealer.

Our Perspective

A rich blend of intriguing design and functional complications, Alain Silberstein's timepieces meet the needs of its wearers while also injecting their collection with something unique and unusual.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder