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| FRIEDRICH AUGUST I. ELECTOR OF SAXONY FRIEDRICH AUGUST I. THE STRONG, ELECTOR OF SAXONY, AUGUST II. KING OF POLAND AND GRAND DUKE OF LITHUANIA born on 12.5.1670 in Dresden, died on 1.2.1733 in Warschau The reign of Friedrich August I, called "The Strong", was a unique and glamourous period for Saxony’s politics and culture. The courtly life was a reflection of the baroque joy of existence and luxury. The opulently decorated cases of that time are real works of art, containing ticking mechanical marvels.  The model "Friedrich August I" pays an homage to that legendary personality. He bestowed his ardent love for art on to subsequent generations, is still omnipresent in the beauty and the treasures of Dresden. The watch "Friedrich August I" delights the mind through its artistic design. The striking gold case offers exquisite housing for the fine mechanical movement and the sapphire glass bottom unveils a fascinating view. Chased hands shaped in the style of Louis XV, crafted from pure gold deploy their beauty on the enamelled tripartite dial. The elegant Arabic numerals are framed by a red minute indicator. | ||||||||||
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