Franck Muller, AN EXTRAORDINARY PLATINUM THREE DIMENSIONAL DUAL AXIS TONNEAU FORM WRISTWATCH WITH 2 RETROGRADE SECONDS AND 8 MINUTES INDICATION CIRCA 2004 REVOLUTION 2 TOURBILLON NO 1

• cal. 2003 finely engraved tonneau two-bridge manual winding nickel movement, finely engraved barrel driving a central contrate wheel which powers the outer tonneau-form steel cage of the tourbillon, solid contrate ring to power the inner tourbillon, mono-metallic compensation balance, lever escapement • silvered engine-turned sunburst dial, tumbling Arabic numerals, retrograde sector to show 60 seconds and revolution of inner tourbillon carriage, retrograde sector for 8 minutes and revolution of outer carriage, tonneau-form aperture for view of carriages with special bubble to back to accomodate the revolution • platinum tonneau form case with sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum FM buckle

Movement running and all functions appear fully operational while cataloguing. Dial looks nice and clean. Case with minor pin-head dents on the left-hand side of the band and on the upper left-hand side lug, scuffs between the lugs but can be polished easily. Overall appears in very good condition. **The leather strap of this wristwatch is made of endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by a Franck Muller Certificate, Instruction Manual in leather folder and a presentation box with outer card box.

The Revolution 2 Tourbillon introduced in 2003, is part of a progression of innovative tourbillons created by Franck Muller. Preceded by the Revolution 1 in 2002, and succeeded by the Revolution 3 and Evolution 5 introduced in 2004 and 2005 respectively, the Revolution 2 highlights the ingenuity of the maker.

Featuring the first dual axis tourbillon employed in a wristwatch, the Revolution 2 consists of a vertical carriage which rotates once every eight minutes while a horizontal carriage rotates once every minute in the manner of a traditional tourbillon.

The Revolution 2 was in development for a number of years and due to its complexity, it appears that only a handful was ever put into actual production.