Audemars Piguet

• cal. 2873 manual winding nickel lever movement, 34 jewels, mono-metallic balance, minute repeating on 3 gongs • silvered dial, applied pink gold baton and Roman numerals, subsidiary dial for constant seconds • 18k pink gold circular case, diamond-set bezel, minute repeating slide to the band • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold AP folding buckle

Manual winding movement running minute repeating carillon function fully operational while cataloguing, however it can benefit from service. Dial looks nice and clean. Bezel set with 54 diamonds total weighing 0.47 carats. Case and buckle with scuffs from normal wear. Overall appears in very good condition. Movement numbered 456554 and case numbered E16749.3. **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."

Accompanied by Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin, Instruction Manual and a presentation box with an outer card box. 

In 1998, Audemars Piguet developed a 22.3 mm diameter lady's minute-repeater wristwatch with carillon. It is the first caliber of its kind to be placed in a lady's watch.   Ten years of research and development were necessary to perfect this exceptional complex mechanism.  While most minute repeaters chime hours, quarters and minutes on 2 gongs with 2 hammers, the present watch, chimes the quarters with 3 hammers on 3 gongs.  This timepiece without a doubt is a testament to Audemars Piguet's renewed efforts to appeal to the most sophisticated female watch connoisseurs.