Lot 2551
  • 2551

MB&F | A FUTURISTIC AND UNUSUAL LIMITED EDITION PALLADIUM-PLATED BRASS AND STAINLESS STEEL ROCKET-SHAPED DESK CLOCK WITH 8-DAY POWER RESERVE, LIMITED TO 50 PIECES DESTINATION MOON BLUE CIRCA 2017

Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • A FUTURISTIC AND UNUSUAL LIMITED EDITION PALLADIUM-PLATED BRASS AND STAINLESS STEEL ROCKET-SHAPED DESK CLOCK WITH 8-DAY POWER RESERVE, LIMITED TO 50 PIECES DESTINATION MOON BLUE CIRCA 2017
  • dimensions 41.4 x 23.3 cm, weight approximatively 4 kg
• cal.1855 L’Epée in-house designed and manufactured movement, 17 jewels • two black central rotating stainless steel discs with Arabic numerals hour and minute indication • stainless steel rocket-shaped case, palladium-plated brass, stainless steel and nickel-plated stainless steel movement frame, crown for winding to the base, three blue PVD-coated palladium-plated brass for landing pods • movement signed MB&F and L’Epée • with a silver and stainless steel magnetic astronaut figurine "Neil"

Condition

The movement in working order when cataloging. The clock is in excellent condition, almost as new. Please follow the instruction to wind the movement. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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

Accompanied by a MB&F instruction manual, a pair of gloves and outer packaging.