International Watch Co.

• cal. 1868 manual winding highly engraved gilt lever movement bearing the ram of Schaffhausen, 76 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance within anti-magnetic one-minute tourbillon carriage, adjusted to heat, cold and 6 positions • silvered dial, Roman numerals, blued steel feuille hands, sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating 30-minute register combined with aperture for moon-phases, date, month in German combined with 12-hour register and constant seconds combined with day, aperture for digital year display • 18k pink gold large and heavy circular case, sloped bezel, onyx-set crown, minute repeater activated by a slide in the band, split-seconds chronograph mechanism operated by crown, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold IWC deployant clasp

Manual winding movement and tourbillon are running, calendar is advancing, chronograph functions are operating and minute repeater is chiming beautifully while cataloguing. The sound is rich in tone and well paced. The dial is in very good condition. Case appears to be in almost unused condition. Hallmark on the 7 o'clock lug has been a bit polished and therefore is not sharp and clear anymore, but the other hallmark on the 11 o'clock lug is perfectly clear and sharp. Case band near the slide is scuffed, but this is normal due to the activation of the slide, but it's minor and can be polished. Overall the watch is in very good condition.
"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."