Lot 278
  • 278

Swiss

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • A HEAVY 18K PINK GOLD HUNTING CASED QUARTER REPEATING TRIPLE CALENDAR WATCH WITH MOON-PHASESCIRCA 1880
  • pink gold
  • diameter 54 mm
• jeweled nickel lever movement, two polished steel hammers quarter repeating on coiled goings, engraved pink gold cuvette • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, moon-phase aperture, subsidiary dials for day, date, and month combined with constant seconds • repetition slide to the band • unsigned

Condition

The balance oscillates when wound, quarter repeat functions when activated, calendar advances, but the movement will need an overhaul. Winding is somewhat difficult as the movement needs to be thoroughly cleaned when overhauled. There are chips to the dial, particularly to the date subsidiary dial and to the edges of the day subsidiary dial. There are light scratches to the case. The case is numbered 11760. The cuvette appears to have been replaced and is numbered 1465. The cuvette reads, AUX FABRIQUES DE GENEVE/maison a Paris.
"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."