百達翡麗

• 手動上弦擒縱機芯12'''400 HU，印有日內瓦印記，18顆寶石 • 中央交錯格狀錶盤配立體條狀時標，特別設計指針，內銀色及黑色旋轉環於背景上印有日夜24小時及阿拉伯數字，外銀色旋轉環印有41個世界城市名稱 • 18k黃金錶殼，世界時間於9時位置錶冠調校，多切面錶耳，撳扣式錶背 • 錶殼、錶盤及機芯印有品牌標誌 • 備百達翡麗18k黃金錶扣

* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準

Manual winding movement and world time mechanism in working order when cataloging. 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 watch has been serviced, very possibly by Patek Philippe, in 2006 when applying for the first Extract of the Archives of the brand. Guilloché dial very fine and nice, with minor signs of ageing in the middle, which is normal for its age. Slight service scuffs to hands, outer world time ring and plastic top. It is in our experts' opinion that the case shows light signs of polishing but edge and definition are clear, hallmarks are crisps and clear. Interior of case back was stamped twice with Ref. 2523/1, which is rare but it does happen among vintage watches during the said period. Overall in excellent condition for its age. This is a rare piece that is highly recommended. 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.

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."

附帶原廠後補資料庫精萃及錶盒。

現今廣為使用的世界時區腕錶機制 Heures Universelles其實早於1931年已由製錶大師Louis Cottier (1894-1966)發明，身為獨立製錶師的他擅長於跳時及無指針錶盤等別樹一格的腕錶設計。他出眾的才華於第二次世界大戰時已備受推崇，佩配世界時間功能的懷錶相繼出現於各國政要的口袋之中，如美國總統杜魯門、羅斯福以及蘇聯領導人史達林等，而英國首相邱吉爾的二戰勝利紀念懷錶更剛於蘇富比2015年九月倫敦拍賣亮相（見拍賣L15053拍品編號75）。二十世紀初洲際旅行漸趨頻繁，此功能讓使用者在跨越時區之際亦可於一霎間得知正確時間，不再受時間錯亂之苦，及後廣受百達翡麗、江詩丹頓、勞力士及其他知名製錶品牌採納。

2523型號以雙錶冠設計於1953年面世，取代需手動轉換時區的1415型號。百達翡麗於1957年推出另一版本2525-1型號，佩配同樣機制的腕錶在外觀上稍有不同，從側面來看，其錶耳不再高於錶圈，多面切割的錶耳線條亦沒有2523型號突出，令腕錶外觀更富現代簡約感。

根據研究顯示，2523/1型號存世量僅為20枚，所有錶殼均由Antoine Gerlach所製，而錶盤則由Stern Frères負責。此枚腕錶品相極佳，上午十時位置仍保留清晰金屬印記，線條分明，搭配典雅的交錯雕刻格紋錶盤，雙色調的旋轉中央錶盤備二十四小時及晝夜顯示，銀色外旋轉環更印有四十一個城市名稱。此錶從未出現於公開市場，被譽為百達翡麗最為經典具標誌性的型號之一。至今世界時間機制仍為品牌重用，可見於品牌近年深受追捧的5130及5131型號錶盤之上。

此型號記載於Huber, M. & Banberry, A.所著的《百達翡麗懷錶》第二版第 240247頁；以及《百達翡麗博物館參考書》2014年版第345-346頁。