Lot 1321
  • 1321

Audemars Piguet, A FINE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION CIRCA 2006 MILLENARY MC12 NO 6/150

Estimate
650,000 - 850,000 HKD
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Description

  • A FINE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION CIRCA 2006 MILLENARY MC12 NO 6/150
  • LENGTH 47 MM
• cal. 2884 manual winding movement, 30 jewels, tourbillon regulator • semi-skeletonized and silvered dial, Arabic numerals, luminescent hands • platinum ellipsed case, chronograph seconds, 30-minute register, power reserve indication, sapphire crystal display back, back secured by 6 screws, two chronograph pushers at 10 and 2 o'clock • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum AP folding buckle

Condition

Rare and collectable! Manual winding movement is running, chronograph and other functions appear fully operational while cataloguing. Case and buckle with no significant signs of wear. Overall appear in shop wear condition. Back of the case numbered 'F94776' and '006/150'. **The leather strap of this wristwatch is made of 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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet Certificate of Authenticity and a booklet. Further accompanied by a presentation box with outer card box.

With 336 parts, this Audemars Piguet Millenary MC12 Tourbillon Chronograph watch exhibits the two complications- chronograph and tourbillon within the 47mm platinum ellipsed case. In addition to the application of hand-finished carbon mainplate. The annodised aluminum, pearlescent and blue highlights emulate the design details of the MC12 Maserati high performance sports car. This model was only produced in a limited edition of 150 pieces, the present example is numbered 006.