- 1063
AUDEMARS PIGUET
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- A FINE WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND EQUATION OF TIME CIRCA 2002 JULES AUDEMARS EQUATION DU TEMPS JAKARTA
- diameter 39 mm
• cal. 2120/4 automatic nickel lever movement, 41 jewels, mono-metallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, 21k gold-edged pierced and engraved rotor • silvered engine-turned dial, applied faceted baton and triangular hour markers, alpha hands, central hand for equation of time, four subsidiary dials for moon-phases combined with month, time of sunrise, time of sunset and day combined with date, eccentric leap year indicator • 18k white gold case, bezel engraved with 'Jakarta' and equation of time indications, sapphire crystal display back secured by five screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold AP folding buckle
Condition
Automatic movement running, day, date, month and moon-phases advancing while cataloguing. Dial looks nice and clean. Case and buckle with minor scuffs from light wear only, but it is hardly noticeable and can be polished. Overall appears in excellent condition. Outside of case back numbered E68533. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by an Audermars Piguet Certificate of Origin, Instruction Manual and setting pin.
The 'equation of time' shows the difference between 'apparent solar time' and 'mean solar time', which is the variable time shown by a sundial, and 'mean solar time', which is the constant, civil time shown on a watch. Because of earth's irregular elliptical orbit (the earth actually rotates around the sun irregularly), the 'equation of time' varies from approximately plus 14 minutes (the greatest positive value) around 12 February, to approximately minus 16 minutes (the greatest negative value) around 3 November. 'Apparent solar time' and 'mean solar time' only precisely match each other 4 times a year, on or about 16 April, 14 June, 1 September and 25 December, while the 'equation of time' is zero.