Lot 73
  • 73

Glashütte Original

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • A LARGE WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, POWER RESERVECIRCA 2008 MVT 635 CASE 18 STAR PRIMAVERA
  • diameter 40 mm
• cal. 90-03 automatic nickel lever movement, 61 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, duplex micrometer regulators, adjusted to five positions, eccentric signed pierced rotor with 21k gold rim • two-tone silvered dial with wave decorations, mother-of-pearl eccentric dial for time with painted leaf motif, bordered by diamond-set ring, subsidiary seconds, diamond-set sector for power reserve, aperture for date at 4 o'clock bordered by diamond-set leaf decorations • large 18k white gold case, bezel set with 64 diamonds, five diamonds set to the sides with foliate decorations, diamond-set crown, downturned lugs, sapphire crystal display back secured by five screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold diamond-set Glashütte Original buckle

Condition

Please note, the purchaser will have to apply for a CITES permit in order to ship the strap and box from the United States to another country. The watch is in like-new condition with almost no wear throughout. The movement is running and the dial is nice and clean and intact and the case shows no wear. The retail of this watch is $37,500.
"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

The total carat weight of this watch is 1.90 cts.

Accompanied by a Certificate, booklet, spare green leather strap, heavy fitted presentation box covered in green reptile skin and outer packaging.