Widely regarded as the greatest watchmaker of the modern era of horology, Philippe Dufour’s creations are some of the most sought-after timepieces contained within the world of watchmaking. With the launch of his first eponymous wristwatch in 1992, Philippe Dufour has grown into a horological icon over the last 30+ years, and today his Simplicity collection, his only serially-produced collection, exists as one of the most sought-after watch collections around. Inspired by the aesthetics of 1940s wristwatch design, the Simplicity features a wonderfully understated case that houses a guilloche dial featuring a sunburst finish in its center that is then surrounded by a black railroad minute track that is then surrounded by a chapter ring housing applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3 and 9 o’clock with a seconds subdial at 6 o’clock and faceted dagger indices throughout the rest of the dial. With just 12 or so watches produced by Philippe Dufour each year, this 34mm platinum example is believed to be one of roughly 250 Simplicity examples to have been produced. Made entirely by hand and featuring an awe-inspiring level of finishing throughout its manual-wind cal. 11 movement, this Simplicity is a jaw-dropping watch that captures the essence of what makes Philippe Dufour’s timepieces so special, its faultless craftsmanship and industry-defining artisanal nature.

Very few watches in the world of horology have become as legendary as the Philippe Dufour Simplicity. With just 250 pieces made, it has punched far beyond its weight class to transcend typical norms of popularity, with its craftmanship, attention to detail, and link to one of watchmaking's most influential watchmakers doing the talking rather than what typically drives hype in the modern world of watchmaking.