Lot 1095
  • 1095

Jacob & Co.

Estimate
480,000 - 640,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • A FINE AND RARE LIMITED EDITION WHITE GOLD TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH MULTIPLE TIME ZONE INDICATIONCIRCA 2007 RAINBOW TOURBILLON NO 1/18
  • diameter 47.5 mm
* cal. JC1000 manual winding colored nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, mono-metallic balance rotating with one-minute tourbillon carriage * light grey dial, applied triangular indexed, luminescent hands, three subsidiary dials indicating time for 12 cities, aperture to reveal the three-armed tourbillon carriage * 18k white gold cicular case, downturned lugs, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws * case, dial and movement signed * with an 18k white gold Jacob & Co. folding buckle

Condition

Manual winding movement running while cataloguing, however may require service soon. Dial looks nice and beautiful. Case and buckle with minor scuffs from normal wear, especially on the bezel between 9 & 11 o'clock, but can be polished off if desire. Overall appears in excellent condition. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an 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 a Jacob & Co. Certificate and a presentation box. 

Jacob & Co. envisioned the combination of a tourbillon device with multiple time zone function. The Rainbow Tourbillon was the first timepiece introduced marrying these two complications in a limited edition collection.  The current example was produced in a limited series of 18 pieces and is number 1.