Lot 296
  • 296

LeCoultre & Co.

Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • A RARE AND MASSIVE 18K GOLD HUNTER CASED MINUTE REPEATING CHRONOGRAPH PERPETUAL CALENDAR WATCH WITH MOON PHASES, RETAILED BY TH. BEYER'S SOHN, ZURICHCIRCA 1900
  • Gold
  • diameter 58 mm
• nickel lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, highly jeweled with some carried in gold chatons, wolf-tooth wind, glazed and gold cuvettes, the gold cuvette engraved with details of the movement • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, four subsidiary dials indicating months for four year cycle, date, day of week, moon phases combined with constant seconds • the bezel with levers for setting the calendar with function engraved in French beneath, the heavy molded case engraved with monograms on both lids • the cuvette signed TH. Beyer's Sohn Zurich, the movement signed LeCoultre & Co., beneath the hammers

Condition

The watch is very heavy and a lovely large size. Case, movement and dial of extremely high quality. The striking is strong, clear and in phase. Retailed by Beyer.
"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."