Lot 84
  • 84

Roger Dubuis

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • AN OVERSIZED 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC CURVED RECTANGULAR BI-RETROGRADE WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND MOON-PHASESCIRCA 2001 MUCHMORE
  • length 58 mm
• cal. 5740 automatic movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, 29 jewels • black dial, tumbling Roman numerals, spade hands, two arch-form sectors for retrograde day and date, aperture for moon-phases • screw-set lugs, sapphire crystal display back secured by eight screws • case, dial and movement signed • 18k pink gold Roger Dubuis buckle • certificate, guarantee, Observatory bulletin, booklet, box, packaging

Condition

The movement is running and calendar appears to advance properly, however it might need service soon. The dial is nice and clean. The case shows some light wear with a scuff to the bezel near 11 o'clock and discoloration to the calendar and moon-phases corrector buttons near 6 and 9 o'clock. The strap contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information. The movement is numbered 117. The watch is no 01/28. The length printed in the catalogue includes the lugs. The length without the lugs is 47 mm. The width is 34 mm.
"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."