Automatic movement, round yellow, orange and brown diamonds, brown galuchat strap, cream enamel dial, 18k yellow gold (Swiss marks), signed de Grisogono, numbered

Accompanied by a copy of de Grisogono dossier

Size/Dimensions: case 38.00 x 44.00 mm; inner circumference 13.4 cm
Gross weight: 178.4 grams

Please note that the coloured diamonds have not been tested for natural colour.
Please note that this lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions.

Acquired at De Grisogono in 2003.

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GALUCHAT
A distinctive and luxurious form of shagreen, galuchat is made from the skins of stingrays or sharks, prized for its exceptionally tactile surface and characteristic granular texture. The tiny, closely set calcified scales create a subtle, jewel-like effect, while the material’s durability lends itself particularly well to fine decorative objects and furniture.The technique takes its name from Jean-Claude Galluchat, a celebrated Parisian leatherworker to the French court in the 18th century, whose innovative use of stingray skin brought the material into fashion.
Favoured by the aristocracy and associated with the refined taste of the French Ancien Régime, galuchat became a hallmark ofluxury craftsmanship, admired for its exotic appearance, tactile quality and enduring elegance.