Berthoud; L'Epine; Buckleb; Vauchez

• each with gilt full plate verge movement • white enamel dials • cases with restored polychrome enamel scenes depicting; a female portrait, a boy in a landscape, a group reading, Minerva fighting a leopard

Berthoud watch: movment is running at the time of cataloguing. Dial in good condition. Later enamel plaque. case in good condition. L'Epine watch: movement is not running, fusee chain broken, balance not rotating. Slight hair line crack to the dial. Tarnishing to the case, scratches to the enamel. Buckleb watch: movement is running at the time of cataloguing. Dial is loose and cogs under the dial are floating around. Cracks and chips to the dial, hand also missing. Case tarnished, restoration and chips to the enamel. Vauchez watch: Movement is not running, fusee chain is broken, balance rotates when power is applied to the train. Dial with slight hair line cracks. Enamel in good condition, case with later added rope decoration and later outer case.
"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."