Lot 624
  • 624

A DESK TIMEPIECE, A TRAVEL TIMEPIECE AND SIX WATCHES, ALL SIGNED

Estimate
100 - 200 EUR
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Description

Comprising: a gilt alarm desk timepiece Hermès Paris, nickel lever movement signed Luxor, in fitted Hermès case; a gilt traval alarm timepiece, 1960-1970s, signed Jaeger-LeCoultre and numbered to the back 983889, in its pouch; an IWC, Porsche design lady's watch with date, case numbered 2329052, 1990s; a Universal stainless steel lady's watch, signed to the dial, case and movement, 1940s, accompanied by a replacement bracelet; an Omega stainless steel and gold filled, Seamaster type ladymatic watch, 1950s; A Schiaparelli stainless steel and gilt watch, 1950s; A Türler lady's watch, with four replacement bracelets; and a Swatch; partly illustrated (15).

Condition

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH AND CLOCK MOVEMENTS. Desk time piece: movement in working order and in good condition, alarm functioning, in its fitted case, measuring approximately 13 x 45 x 53 mm. Larger than illustrated. The JLC desk clock numbered 983889 measuring about 44 x 44 mm and in a leather pouch, working, in good condition. IWC: quartz, not running, needs most probably battery replacement. Universal: mechanical, numbered to the back 671248 6472. Omega: automatic, central second, running at the time of cataloguing. Schiaparelli: mechanical. Türler: mechanical, running at the time of cataloguing, five colours of the Türler bracelets : blue, white, red, black, gold. Sotheby's can not guarantee the future working condition of the watches and timepieces.
"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."