GE1204

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Lot 50
  • 50

Marc Alfieri

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 CHF
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Description

  • A LARGE TITANIUM AND 18K PINK GOLD CURVED RECTANGULAR DUAL TIME ZONE TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH FLYBACK MONO CHRONOGRAPH DIALNO 09/23 TIME 01 CIRCA 2008
  • titanium and 18k pink gold
  • length 62 mm width 43 mm thickness 15 mm
• cal. TM-01 BNB manual winding lever movement, 59 jewels, carbon fibre back plate, intertwined steel bridges in the form of an X and a square • matt black dial, luminescent stylised Arabic numerals, fan-form aperture for second time zone with AM/PM indication, apertures for power reserve and 'trust' indicator, off-set subsidiary dial for flyback chronograph with pink gold screwed boarder, aperture revealing one-minute tourbillon carriage with pink gold screwed boarder • titanium bezel and case back secured by twelve pink gold screws, oval buttons to the band for chronograph and second time zone adjustment, sapphire crystal • case, dial and movement signed, movement signed BNB

Condition

The movement is running and the chronograph is operating at the time of cataloguing, button to adjust the second time zone is not operating and will require a service. Dial in good condition. Case also in good condition. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see 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."

Catalogue Note

This watch was released in Basel in 2008. A limited series of 23 examples were produced. The trust index indicates the period the watch is at its most accurate.