Description: DeWitt Academia Minute Repeater AC.8801.48.M704 18k White Gold 43mm $275,00 LNIB/Collector Owned 100% Authentic presents its cool watch with a bold design and striking function... All Photos are of the actual watch ....... DESCRIPTION Manufacturer DeWitt Model Name Academia Minute Repeater Model Number AC.8801.48.M704 Movement Mechanical Winding Case 18k White Gold, 43mm Dial Caviar Silver Strap Band Black Leather Strap with Tang Internal SKU No. DEW018/50 Limited pieces. Approx. Retail/ Replacement Price $275,000 Additional Information LNIB, comes with Box and Papers, as seen in photos. For information please contact Mauricio by using Ebay messaging system PLEASE CHECK MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE The History of ... DeWitt was founded by Jerome de Witt in Vandoeuvres in 2002. Following the presentation of its Pressy Grande Complication at Basel 2003, De Witt has gone on to launch an exceptional array of complications and avante garde designs. The Brand picked up a Geneva “Watchmaking” Grand Prix award for Innovation in 2005 and continues to innovate especially concerning complications. In 2007, the manufactory moved to new headquarters in Vernier, Switzerland. The DeWitt Academia collection reflects the Manufacturer's freedom from constraints and drive to breathe a sense of newness into the conservative world of timepieces... The brand has built up a dedicated following world-wide... The featured watch describe is a Swiss made DeWitt Academia Minute Repeater AC.8801.48.M704 crafted polished finished 18k White Gold round shaped case measuring 43mm diameter. Fixed 18k White Gold notched bezel and rim, , straight white gold lugs with screwed bars, band with white gold "Imperial Column" decoration. Mechanical manual winding movement, power reserve up to ± 48hours. Displays a Multi-layered lower skeletonized Caviar silver colored dial hand-turned with the time-consuming “black-finishing” hand decoration techniques on the movement with Roman numerals markers on flange, black hands, minute track at outer rim. Small Seconds, Minute repeater (Hours, Quarters, Minutes). 18k white gold crown and pusher. Scratch resistant Sapphire crystal, caseback. DeWitt Black crocodile strap with 18K WG Deployant buckle, Hidden Folding Clasp movement. Water resistant to 30m/99ft. Display signed " DeWitt ", Caseback inscribe & numbered, Movement signed... Limited/Special Edition: Limited to 50 pieces Item numbed... Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Minute repeater (Hours, Quarters, Minutes), Mechanical manual winding movement DW8801, power reserve up to ± 48hours. Scratch resistant Sapphire crystal, transparent caseback. Leather strap with deployment buckle. Water resistant to Water resistant to 30m/99ft. .... (unsuitable for prolonged contact with water e.g. swimming, bathing).. Personal Note—LNIB+LTD/Rare, Collector owned, comes with Box & Papers, as seen in photos... DeWitt Academia Minute Repeater AC.8801.48.M704 18k White Gold round shaped case… This is the very top of Dewitt’s line. The sound of this true minute repeater is clear and mesmerizing. This is one of the coolest watches I have ever seen. It has the perfect balance in an elegant time piece. I personally love its bold dimensions and yet, because of the preferred use of Gold, it is very comfortable to wear. DeWitt's master watchmakers have created, a Minute Repeater Watch. A perfect marriage between refined aesthetics and optimal functionality, a blend of subtle colour and rigorous watckmaking mechanisms, the Academia watch is a very contemporary reinterpretation of DeWitt’s iconic model.. The radically innovative strike function activator is an exclusive DeWitt feature and is mysteriously located below the bezel. The dance of the minuscule strike-hammers can be admired through the transparent case back protected by a sapphire crystal. This remarkable movement is decorated with Cotes de Geneve motifs, In-house grand complication manual-winding minute repeater movement. This subtle activation mechanism preserves the symmetry of the case. This is a highly complex achievement and increases the cost of the watch tremendously.This masterpiece is mesmerizing to look at from both the front and the back. Limited to 50 pieces Item number... Please Read-Regarding pre-owned watches : Have been previously sold. Pre-owned /LNIB, LN-Unworn/ Never worn, Collector condition. An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been previously enjoyed or had been part of a private collection (collector condition). See the listing and photos for condition and or description. What You Should Know: This DeWitt Academia Grand Tourbillon AC.GT.003 appears to be in excellent pre-owned condition... DeWitt... "If you are reading this, then you are a connoisseur. This piece is the stuff of dreams... This is the very top of Dewitt’s line. The sound of this true minute repeater is clear and mesmerizing".. Sounds Good! Hear how good it sounds when you own it... DeWitt... Handsome... DeWitt Black crocodile strap with 18K WG Deployant buckle, Hidden Folding Clasp movement... DeWitt... Movement…DeWitt Calibre DW8801. In-house grand complication manual-winding minute repeater movement.. 48 hour power reserve.. The sapphire crystal display back shows a strong and unusual movement architecture carefully designed just for this piece. This remarkable movement is decorated with Cotes de Geneve motifs.... “Watch has been in House Serviced, comes with Classwatches 1 year Service Warranty”… .. The minute repeating mechanism is activated through rotation of the bezel. This subtle activation mechanism preserves the symmetry of the case by removing the usual minute repeater “level” on the left side... DeWitt DeWitt... Comes in Box set with Papers, as seen in photos... By placing a bid you agree to the following: Terms of Sale: Contact Us: Please use eBay messaging to get in contact with Mauricio at Classwatches for further details and customer service. Bidding: The top bidder is legally obligated to buy at the end of the auction (once the reserve is met). Therefore, when you press the "commit to buy" button, please do so only if you intend to follow through on the purchase as we immediately remove items from our inventory once that button has been pushed. While we are happy to accept bids from everyone, please contact us if your are new to Ebay or your feedback is less than 10 so we may speak with you prior to purchase. 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Price: 85700 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-05T23:58:18.000Z
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Model: Academia Minute Repeater AC.8801.48.M704
Department: Men's
Watch Shape: Round
Case Color: White Gold
Age Group: Adult
Water Resistance Rating: 30 m (3 ATM)
Case Material: 18k White Gold
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Type: Wristwatch
Customized: No
Year Manufactured: 2010-2019
Dial Color: skeletonized Caviar silver, White Gold,
Band Color: Black
Reference Number: Does Not Apply
Display: Analog
Band/Strap: Strap with Gold Deployment Buckle
Brand: DeWitt
Case Size: 43mm
Water Resistance: 30 Metres / 3 ATM
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Style: Dress/Life styles
Band Material: Genuine Leather
Features: See attached offering information..., Minute Repeater functions, 50 Limited pieces., Internal SKU No. DEW018
Case Finish: Satin / Polished