Lot 58
  • 58

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 CHF
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Description

  • AN OVERSIZED LIMITED EDITION ALACRITE AND TITANIUM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVECIRCA 2002 ROYAL OAK CW1
  • crocodile
  • length 57 mm, width 44 mm
• cal 2896 manual winding nickel lever movement, 36 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance rotating within a three-arm tourbillon carriage • semi-skeletonised dial, outer track with luminescent rectangular five-minute divisions, luminescent hands, tourbillon carriage visible at 9 o'clock, subsidiary seconds combined with crown function selector indication at 6 o'clock, torque indicating Dynamographe at 12 o'clock, vertical in-line power reserve indicator to right side of dial • oversized modified-Royal Oak polished alacrite and titanium case with curved profile, curved octagonal titanium bezel secured by eight screws, screwed down sapphire display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp

Condition

The watch needs to be fully serviced and repaired. The AP quote is 40'000 CHF. Dial in good condition. Case appears to be in almost unused 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."