Audemars Piguet

cal. 2224/2811 nickel lever movement, 35 jewels, mono-metallic balance • grey matt dial with sector calibrated for minutes, transparent jumping discs indicating hours with Arabic numerals • 18k pink gold oval case, back secured by six screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet folding buckle

The movement is running on the day of cataloguing. The dial is in good condition. The case shows light wear throughout. Hallmarks are very crisp. Overall in good condition and shows only little wear.
"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 undated Certificate, instructions, presentation case and outer card box.

The Star Wheel Millenary was created in 2000 to commemorate Audemars Piguet's 125th anniversary. Only 50 pieces in yellow gold, 75 in pink gold, and 125 in stainless steel were made.

The Audemars Piguet Star Wheel uses a very unconventional method of time indication. Three transparent discs, or so-called star wheels, are each inscribed with four hour indicators and attached to a rotating center wheel. As the assembly turns, the current hour indicator is rotated into view and then passed across a 120-degree minute sector. The time is read by noting the visible hour pointing to the current minute. The star wheel invention inspired other watch manufacturers such as Harry Winston with the Opus V or the genius Urwerk 103.03.