Lot 943
  • 943

Michel Jordi

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 HKD
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Description

  • A RARE AND UNUSUAL LIMITED EDITION SWIVELLING PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC SKELETONIZED CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2007 "TWINS" SQUELETTE NO 3/28
  • diameter 43 mm
• upper watch fitted with cal. Frédéric Piguet 71 automatic nickel lever movement, 35 jewels, mono-metallic balance, rotor in black gold finish; lower watch fitted with cal. Valjoux 23 10 ''1/2'' skeletonized manual winding nickel lever movement, 21 jewels, the bridges engraved with scrolls • upper watch with black matte dial, Arabic numerals and hour markers, subsidiary dial for constant seconds; lower watch with Arabic numeral 12, red and blued steel hands, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register • upper watch fitted in18k pink gold polished case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 5 screws, swivelling to reveal lower watch fitted in 18k pink gold brushed case, diamond set chronograph pusher, sapphire crystal display back secured by 5 screws • case, dials and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Michel Jordi buckle

Condition

Upper watch: Automatic movement is running while cataloguing. Dial looks nice and clean. Case with no significant signs of wear. Lower watch: manual winding movement running, chronograph functions appear fully operational while cataloguing. Diamond set-crown is intact. Brushed case with no significant signs of wear. Minor scuffs to upper lugs. Buckle with minor scuffs but can be polished easily. Back of case with Squelette HDV and numbered 03/28.
"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 Michel Jordi Guarantee Card, magnifying glass and a presentation box with an outer card box.

This watch was produced in a limited series of 28 pieces, the current example is numbered 3.