LADY'S 'HAPPY SPORT' CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, CHOPARD, 2008

The white circular dial applied with Roman numerals and baton indicators, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute register and 10-hour register, date aperture, polished case with rotating calibrated bezel, winding crown inset with a circular-cut sapphire, inside the glass two collet-set brilliant-cut diamonds and a cherub holding a heart highlighted with similarly cut stones, length approximately 228mm, dial and buckle signed Chopard, cased, accompanied by an original colour illustration of this piece.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE WATCH MOVEMENTS Quartz movement running at time of cataloguing. Stamped 750 for 18 carat rose gold. Pink crocodile strap. Please be advised that straps made of material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (ie. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to shipping. Diamonds bright and lively. Condition as new.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."

In 1860 in Sonvilier, Switzerland, Louis-Ulysse Chopard established his workshop specialising in the production of high precision pocket watches. In 1920, the founder's grandson Paul-Andre Chopard moved the company to Geneva and through his high standard of quality, responsibility and perseverance guaranteed Chopard's success in the 20th century. In 1963 he sold his company to a German family, the Scheufeles, who had been in the jewellery and watch business for three generations. Karl and Karin Scheufele have orchestrated the company's development for more than 40 years and are still active in the firm today. In the last three decades Chopard has been very successful not only with their range of lady's and gentleman's wristwatches but also with fashionable jewellery lines such as 'Happy Diamonds', 'Casimir' and Happy Sport'.