Hublot

• cal. HUB7300 manual winding brushed movement, 27 jewels, mono-metallic balance rotating in a one-minute tourbillon carriage • skeletonized brushed dial, subsidiary dials for the chronograph and 30-minute registers, brushed serpent form around the tourbillon and registers • 18k pink gold and titanium case, ceramic bezel insert, bezel secured by 6 screws, sapphire back secured by 8 screws with Kobe Bryant signature, single pusher at 2 o'clock • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold and titanium Hublot deployant clasp

Movement running at the time of cataloging however it was not tested for accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion and expense. Case in excellent condition. Dial and movement in excellent condition. Essentially shop worn. The present lot contains endangered species which is subject to restrictions upon international export. Accordingly, the strap will be removed prior to shipment outside the United States.
"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 presentation box and guarantee.

Perhaps the most recognizable athlete in American basketball today, Kobe Bryant is the shooting guard of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has played for the Lakers his entire career since joining the National Basketball Association (NBA) directly following high school in 1996. While winning 5 NBA championships is chief among his accomplishments, he has also been a 17-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team and 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, as well as a gold medalist at the 2008 and 2012 summer Olympics Games. It would certainly not be an understatement to say that he is one of the top NBA players of the past 20 years.   

The present lot is one of three made in pink gold with the present configuration. The movement is composed of a chronograph which is tied directly to the tourbillon cage, and features a 'black mamba' snake weaving itself among the subsidiary dials.