Rudkin, Amsterdam

• gilt full plate verge movement signed Rudkin Amsterdam, pierced and engraved balance cock, fusee and chain, gilt regulation dial • silver dial with engraved scrolled foliage, aperture for the night and day hours on a blued steel disc with sun and moon display, Roman numerals on a retrograde hour sector  to indicate by means of the sun and the moon the diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer minute ring with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds • outer decorated silver case with a biblical scene, The Flight into Egypt, bezel set with floral scroll chased with a repoussé italic pattern', inner plain case • dial and movement signed

Movement not running, a service is recommended for it to be fully operational. Dial with signs of wear due to aging, discoloration to the blued steel disc, overall it retains a lovely patina. Outer case with a well preserved decoration on the back. This a fine and rare example of sun and moon watch with decorated silver pair case from that period.
"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.

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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."