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• gilt brass movement, platform escapement, repeating on two gongs • white enamel dial, pierced hands, Breguet numerals, white enamel bezel • guilloché case overlaid with translucent lilac enamel, opaque white borders, cabochon repeating pusher, all surmounted upon four ball-form feet • dial signed, case with hand-stamped reference numbers, movement signed Nocturne

With a key. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, and the chiming is functioning out of phase and will require adjustment. There are losses to two of the gold dot divisions on the bezel. The lilac enamel is in overall good order with some loss around the repeating pusher. The case is hand-stamped with a quantity of reference numbers: 2240, 72271, 62035, 93371 and 1726. The movement is numbered 1869 and 30225.
"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."