Piguet & Capt

* cylinder movement, gilt-metal cuvette * small eccentric engine-turned gold dial, surrounded by a polychrome enameled finely appointed salon showing pictures on silk-covered walls, an urn on a white marble pedestal and side cabinet with loss to the edge, applied with vari-color gold scene of two musicians with automated arms playing a guitar and a lyre, with a third figure, a student, writing on tablet, framed by blue silk swags *  the music and automata activated by a button at 10 o'clock in the band * signed on movement surround, case stamped PC and GD

Lovely enamel scene. The music is working but will require servicing. The watch is not running and is currently fully wound and will also need service. There are small modification to the cylinder escapement, which has been updated. There are restoration and losses to the enamel at 3, 6, 10 and 11 o'clock at the edges and one area of minor restoration to the band. The movement ring is signed Piguet & Capt. The case back has some very small dings.
"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."