AUDEMARS PIGUET | A FINE AND RARE PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING CHRONOGRAPH TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERCASE F94178 JULES AUDEMARS CIRCA 2010

• cal. 2874 manual winding movement, 38 jewels, one minute tourbillon carriage, 2 hammers repeating on 2 gongs • silvered dial with guilloché centerfield, brushed chapter ring with applied Roman numerals, outer minute track with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for 30-minute register, aperture to reveal the one-minute tourbillon carriage • platinum case, repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Audemars Piguet folding clasp

Movement, chronograph, tourbillon and minute repeating functions all in working order when cataloging. The minute repeating is further in phase and has a very tone of clarity. Dial and hands are in very good condition. Case is in excellent condition with only extremely light signs of wear. The upper left lug at 11 o'clock with wear towards the inside edge. Brushed finished band in very good condition with no visible blemishes. Overall in excellent condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve 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."

The story of Audemars Piguet unfolded in 1875 when two young and ambitious watchmakers Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet, aged 24 and 22 at the time, founded the company in Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. For some time, the two watchmakers worked closely together without formalizing their partnership legally. The trademark of Audemars Piguet was hence officially registered in the year 1882.

To pay tribute to the founder of the brand and for its hundred-year-old lineage of traditional watchmaking, Audemars Piguet launched the Jules Audemars collection in 1997. The present watch features a triple-complication cal. 2874 with minute repeater, tourbillon and chronograph functions, this timepiece comprises more than 500 components with manual finishes on the delicate parts. This fine timepiece is defined by the timelessly classic round case and understated refined dial, embodying a legacy of intricate knowledge inherited from traditional horology.