Lot 2207
  • 2207

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
180,000 - 260,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • A FINE PLATINUM AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24-HOUR INDICATION CASE E56700 JULES AUDEMARS MÉTROPOLIS CIRCA 2002
  • diameter 39 mm
• cal. 2120/4 automatic nickel-finished lever movement, 40 jewels, mono-metallic balance, rimmed pierced and engraved rotor • silvered engine-turned dial, applied dot and Arabic numerals, feuille hands, 4 subsidiary dials for month combined with leap year indicator, day, date and 24-hour register divided into diurnal and nocturnal time combined with world time display listing 24 cities of the world • platinum case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 5 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Audemars Piguet folding clasp

Condition

Movement and functions working at the time of cataloguing. Dial and hands in very good condition. Case very scuffed, especially on the bezel. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an 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."

Catalogue Note

With an Audemars Piguet certificate and an instruction manual.