Audemars Piguet, A FINE AND RARE LIMITED SERIES PLATINUM CUSHIOIN FORM MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH

• cal. 2866 manual winding damascened nickel lever movement, 34 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to heat, cold and 5 positions, minute repeating on steel gongs using 2 hammers • white dial with applied Breguet numerals, catherdral ahnds, subsidiary seconds • platinum cushion form case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws, repeating slide in the band • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum AP buckle

Manual winding movement running while cataloguing, minute repeating sound is rich in tone and well-paced. Dial looks good and clean. Case, bezel and buckle with minor scuffs from light wear, but this can be polished easily. Overall the watch is in very good condition. Back of the case numbered 'No. 10' and 'D 48918'. **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."

Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet Certificate and a presentation case with outer card box.

The present watch is number 10 in a limited seris of 10 minute repeating wristwatches in platinum produced by Audemars Piguet. The wristwatches are named in honor of John Shaeffer an American businessman who special ordered a similiar watch from Audemars Piguet in 1907.

The original watch was sold at Sotheby's New York, October 30, 1989, lot 104 and is illustrated in Audemars Piguet, by Pfeiffer-Belli, Brunner and Wehrli, p. 255 pls. 371a-b. The cushion platinum case design of the contemporary minute repeating wristwatch is reminiscent of the original wristwatch owned by John Shaeffer.