CORUM

• jeweled manual winding nickel lever movement, mono-metallic balance, minute repeating on two coiled goings with two steel hammers • 3/4 silvered guilloché dial, partially skeletonized to reveal minute repeating mechanism, Roman numerals in silver chapter ring • 18k gold polished case with hinged cover, repeating slide in the band, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed, movement further signed Renaud Papi Claret • with an 18k gold Corum buckle

Manual winding movement running while cataloguing. Minute repeating function operational while cataloguing. Minute repeating sound is clear and well-paced. Dial looks nice and clean. Case and buckle with minor scuffs from light wear, but this is common and can be polished easily. Overall appears in excellent condition. Movement numbered 509625. Inside of case back numbered 526115.
"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."

This watch was produced in a limited series of only 25 pieces by Christophe Claret for Corum, and is numbered 25. 

Born in 1962, Christophe Claret was spending much of his time in a watchmaking shop by the early age of fourteen. At sixteen he enrolled in the Ecole d'Horlogerie in Geneva. After completing his training he worked at the bench buying, selling, restoring and building watches. In 1989 he opened his own company in La Chaux-de-Fonds that later relocated to Le Locle in 1998. Claret produces his masterpieces of watchmaking for many different famous brands, including Corum.