Lot 45
  • 45

International Watch Co.

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 CHF
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Description

  • A RARE AND UNIQUE OVERSIZED PLATINUM AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH 7-DAY POWER RESERVE AND DATE2010 REF 5004 BIG PILOT 'ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPERY' No 1/1
  • diameter 46 mm
• automatic nickel lever movement, mono-metallic balance • satin finished chocolate dial, applied luminescent triangular, baton and Arabic numerals, engine-turned subsidiary dial for 7-day power reserve, aperture for date • oversized platinum case, oversized crown, screw-down back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum IWC folding buckle • presentation case

Condition

Automatic movement running, date advancing and power reserve operating while cataloguing. Dial in excellent condition. Case is in excellent condition. The watch is new and has never been worn.
"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."

Catalogue Note

The Big Pilot Edition Antoine de Saint Exupéry, a large-format aviator's watch in platinum, honours the French poet and pilot, Antoine de Saint Exupéry.

This is IWC's fourth homage to Antoine de Saint Exupéry. The Big Pilot Edition Saint Exupéry features a mechanical movement, Pellaton automatic winding, a seven-day power reserve when fully wound, power reserve display, Breguet spring, date display, central hacking seconds, screw-in crown, convex sapphire glass, tobacco brown dial and a special back engraving depicting Saint-Exupéry as a military pilot. It is also water-resistant to 6 bar, has a 16 mm-high case and is 46 mm in diameter.

The entire proceeds from the auction of this timepiece will be donated by IWC Schaffhausen as part of its partnership with the Fondation Antoine de Saint-Exupéry pour la Jeunesse with the French organisation EMDH, which works worldwide to protect children and their rights.