patrick_y[PuristSPro Moderator]
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FS: Sarpaneva Moomin Serial 8 out of 25
Feb 04, 2025,19:20 PM
Brand: Sarpaneva - (more)
Series: 0
Model: Moomin Serial 8 out of 25
Condition: MINT
Location: United States
Status: FS
Listed: Feb 4, 2025, 7:20 PM
Asking Price: USD 14,900 
Retail Price: USD
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The Sarpaneva Moomin is a fun watch that is both playful on its exterior and serious on its interior.
I am pleased to represent this watch on behalf of a highly esteemed friend and collector whom I've known for nearly twenty years. This edition is the variant with the blued hands - arguably one of the most desirable versions and one of my personal favorites. A limited edition of 25 pieces with the blued hands, this one has serial number 8 out of 25. The watch is also complete with box, papers, the Moomin scarf, and even the Moomin book (always hard to find one that is complete with every detail). The combination of the excellent condition, the thoroughly complete watch (many have box and papers but not always the Moomin accessories), the desirable 8 serial number, and the amazing provenance makes this an extremely desirable Moomin timepiece.
The dial of the Moomin watch uses nine different colors of super luminova to achieve the desired effect. I especially like how there's no branding on the dial.
The case is from SUF Helsinki, it is 42mm in diameter and 11.4mm in depth. It has a 46mm lug to lug. The case is in stainless steel. Screw down crown with Sarpaneva logo on it. Water resistance to 100M.
The movement is a Swiss Made movement with the classic Sarpaneva Moon on the winding rotor. The winding rotor has white gold weights for added efficiency.
The strap of the watch is a black salmon fish strap! It looks like a reptile strap, but it is actually a fish strap. Thus, it is not subject to CITES shipping issues like an alligator/crocodile strap would.
A little about the collector: this collector owns many watches and this watch was definitely not heavily used. Moreover, the collector is extremely careful and the watch is thus in excellent condition. I would describe him as a meticulous individual. This collector and the watch is based in Japan. The watch resides in a non-smoking household and is in excellent condition. The collector is a Japanese gentleman, he speaks fluent English, and very kind and straightforward to deal with.
A little about me: I am one of the senior moderators on WatchProSite. I've been a member of WatchProSite since 2008 and a moderator since 2010. It's overall very difficult for me to disappear on you. I definitely would not be representing this watch nor putting my stamp of approval if I wasn't fully confident in the watch and the seller.
Asking price is $14,900 USD plus shipping costs.
This message has been edited by patrick_y on 2025-02-04 19:25:17