Audemars Piguet

• cal. 2120/2804 automatic nickel lever movement, 40 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, 21k gold rimmed pierced and engraved rotor • silvered engine-turned dial, applied dot and Arabic numerals, feuille hands, four subsidiary dials indicating month combined with leap year indicator, day, date and 24-hour indicator divided into diurnal and nocturnal time combined with World Time listing 24 cities of the world (calendar and cities in English) • 18k pink gold case with polished bezel and down-turned lugs, World Time corrector button in the band at 4 o'clock, sapphire crystal display back secured by five screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a pink gold Audemars Piguet folding buckle 

In good overall condition, movement running. Case with a few light scuffs which would easily polish out.
"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 instruction booklet.

The present lot is part of the "commemorative collection" dedicated to one of Audemars Piguet's founders: Jules-Louis Audemars. A rare model, production was limited to just 20 pieces per year.

In 1875, Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet established their watchmaking company in the Vallée de Joux, in Switzerland. Audemars was in charge of designing the movements while Piguet managed the financial and commercial side of the brand. Despite economic hardships felt by the company, especially in the 1920s and 30s, Audemars Piguet evolved into one of the finest wristwatch manufacturers in the world, producing some of the most refined complications. Today, Audemars Piguet is one of the few remaining family owned watchmakers.