Van Cleef & Arpels

• nickel lever movement • white matte dial, applied Roman and baton numerals, sweep center seconds, two subsidiary dials for date and second time zone, fan-form sector for power reserve with wedge-form indicator, sapphire back with manual calendar display indicating day and date for any given month, adjustable for each year within the present century • heavy 18k gold circular case, chamfered bezel, brushed band set with oval-shaped display window, manual calendar display adjustor and date corrector button, screw-set lugs • front and back dial signed • with an 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels deployant buckle

The movement is running, however it may require service soon. The date corrector sticks occasionally. The dial is very clean and shows no marks or spots. The case is moderately scuffed from wear, most noticeably on the top of the bezel. It is quite thick, measuring 14mm. including the crystal at its thickest point. The back display is also marked 145095. It should be noted that the watch was not opened during cataloguing. 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."

Accompanied by a Van Cleef & Arpels cloth pouch.

The calendar display function on the back dial allows the wearer to determine the day of the week on which any date will fall in the 21st century. The year portion of the display indicates leap years by underlining all four digits of the year, whereas non-leap years are listed by their last two digits and are not underlined.

The arc-form year display window can simultaneously display the days of the week for selected months of approximately 23 non-consecutive years. The model name 'Generation Calendar' presumably refers to the fact that in any given configuration, the early, middle and late parts of the century are represented, bringing to mind several different generations of wearers.