100th Auction
2019/11/15
Lot 86
Tag Heuer, Swiss, "Mikrotimer Flying 1000 Chronograph", Movement No. 00630305, Limited Edition 02/11, Ref. CAR5A10.FT6034, 45 mm, circa 2014
An extremely rare, automatic precision wristwatch in practically new condition, with 1/1000 chronograph - C.O.S.C CHRONOMETER - produced in a small series of only 11 pieces; this watch is no. 2, sold on March 13th, 2014. With original box, operating instructions,guarantee card and C.O.S.C. card
Case: titanium carbide coated steel, glazed screw back, caoutchouc strap with titanium deployant clasp. Dial: black, centre with "fausses côtes" decoration.
Only 11 examples of the Tag Heuer Mikrotimer Flying 1000 were ever made. The model was introduced in 2011 and was the first wristwatch to measure to 1/1000 of a second. The mechanism operates with twin barrels, each with its own gear train to power two separate movements. One movement displays the time, the other drives the chronograph function with 3.6 million beats per hour.
Due to its high frequency, the chronograph only has a power reserve of 150 seconds, while the time indication has a 42 hour power reserve.
The 1/1000 seconds measurement is indicated by the yellow central second hand, which revolves around the dial 10 times per second; the white central second hand displays the seconds in steps of five seconds. The small subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock shows the tenths of seconds.
The Mikrotimer Flying 1000 model boasts not only remarkable technological features but also satisfies the wearer with the sportive appeal of its design – this would be a fabulous timepiece even without the extraordinary technical gadgets involved.
An extremely rare, automatic precision wristwatch in practically new condition, with 1/1000 chronograph - C.O.S.C CHRONOMETER - produced in a small series of only 11 pieces; this watch is no. 2, sold on March 13th, 2014. With original box, operating instructions,guarantee card and C.O.S.C. card
Case: titanium carbide coated steel, glazed screw back, caoutchouc strap with titanium deployant clasp. Dial: black, centre with "fausses côtes" decoration.
Only 11 examples of the Tag Heuer Mikrotimer Flying 1000 were ever made. The model was introduced in 2011 and was the first wristwatch to measure to 1/1000 of a second. The mechanism operates with twin barrels, each with its own gear train to power two separate movements. One movement displays the time, the other drives the chronograph function with 3.6 million beats per hour.
Due to its high frequency, the chronograph only has a power reserve of 150 seconds, while the time indication has a 42 hour power reserve.
The 1/1000 seconds measurement is indicated by the yellow central second hand, which revolves around the dial 10 times per second; the white central second hand displays the seconds in steps of five seconds. The small subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock shows the tenths of seconds.
The Mikrotimer Flying 1000 model boasts not only remarkable technological features but also satisfies the wearer with the sportive appeal of its design – this would be a fabulous timepiece even without the extraordinary technical gadgets involved.
Sold
estimated
90.000—120.000 €
Price realized
112.500 €