Girard-Perregaux

• cal. GP00950 manual winding nickel lever movement, 45 jewels, mono-metallic balance, musical rolls with 150 hand fitted pins and keyboard of 20 strips, engraved bridge inscribed the name of the songs and composers for the two melodies • white textured dial, subsidiary seconds, 2 sectors for Mozart/Tchaikovsky melody and music power reserve indicators • platinum case, melody setting pusher at 8, music on demand/passage in melody pusher at 10, sapphire crystal display back secured by 7 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Girard-Perregaux deployant clasp

Movement and all functions are in working order while cataloguing. Very nice and harmonised tone of the melodies. The quality can be further enhanced by placing on top of the special wooden stand that comes with this timepiece. Dial is clean and intact. No visible blemishes to the case, excellent condition. Buckle with superficial hairlines. A very interesting and rare piece to collect. Highly recommended. **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."

With a Girard-Perregaux Certificate, Guarantee Card, Instruction Manuals and a presentation box with outer packaging.  Further accompanied by a Girard-Perregaux special large presentation box with a wooden stand to enhance the sound of the melodies. 

Originally launched in 2003, the Girard Perregaux Opera 3 is the latest and most complicated in the Opera line-up of Haute Horlogerie from the company. Featuring a miniaturized music-box housed within the movement, upon the passing of each hour, if requested, one of two melodies with play via a music box with a 20 fingered blade and drum with 150 hand-placed pins. The engineering and complexity of the movement allow the wearer three options. 1. Silence, no music will play as the hours pass. 2. The watch will play either W.A Mozart’s “A Little Night Music” or P.J. Tchaikovsky’s “No Great Love” as the hour passes. 3. The music will play the desired composer on demand.