Benzinger GAP 1 Graphite - 2023
Benzinger GAP 1 Graphite
Jochen Benzinger is world-renowned for his skill and dedication to intricate hand guilloche, and is a master of the rose-engine, with his work being instantly recognisable to those in the know. While most of his pieces usually rely on the ETA 6498, the GAP 1 is quite special in our eyes. The clue is actually in the name of the series, with GAP standing for German Austrian Partnership, and what a partnership it is as it utilises a movement created for them by the famed Austrian watchmaker, Habring, and is their first foray into manufacture movements.
Sized at 39mm, with a height of 11.5mm, the case is made in steel and features a very high level of craftsmanship and finish with its intricate brushing, polishing, bevelled edges and amazing 3D engraved case back. Within this case lies a Breguet-style dial that sits within the outer dial. Inside this is a stunning guilloche, with a brushed chapter ring surrounded by a rose gold minute chapter ring, and topped with Breguet style gold hands. Below this sits a running seconds on the left, and pointer date on the right, also both intricately guilloched with rose gold chapter rings.
Turning it over reveals the in-house manufactory, hand-winding movement which is finished and detailed within an inch of its life in true Benzinger fashion.
This particular example was purchased locally in April 2023 and presents in TZ Near Mint condition, with only some marks from strap changes on the sides of the case around the screw areas the only real signs of wear other than some minor hairlines. Please see images for full condition details.
Currently mounted to the OEM 'gator strap on OEM steel deployant which shows almost no wear.
Running beautifully as you'd expect of such a young watch, keeping COSC time. Remains under manufacturers warranty.
Includes outer box, inner box, welcome letter (these are Benzingers papers) and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.
RRP is $21,900 AUD for this spec. Pick up this near-new piece at a heavy discount to RRP today.
Brand: Benzinger
Year: 2023
Model #: GAP 1
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case details: 39mm
Bracelet: Benzinger 'gator on steel deployant
Movement: GAP 1 in-house manual wind
Dial: Grey
Hands: Gold
Paraphernalia: Outer box, inner box, welcome letter (these are Benzingers papers) and Watch Vault cleaning cloth
TZ Grading: Near Mint
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