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Lot 215
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Universal

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 CHF
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Description

  • A 14K YELLOW GOLD TRIPLE CANDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND BRACELETREF 52216 CASE 1350457 TRI-COMPAX CIRCA 1948
  • yellow gold
  • diameter 34.5 mm thickness 13 mm
• cal. 481 manual winding movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial, Arabic numerals and dot indexes, luminescent hands, four sunken silvered guilloché subsidiary dials for date combined with moon-phases, constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hours register, two aperture for day and month in English • circular polished case, downturned lugs,  two rectangular chronograph pushers to the band • case, dial and movement signed • with a 14k yellow gold Universal bracelet

Condition

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the functions are in working order. However it might benefit from a service soon. Dial in good condition but lightly spotted. Case and bracelet with light scuffs from wear, Overall in good condition. Case back engraved : To Doug from Mum, 1949
"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."