Lot 2416
  • 2416

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
1,000,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description

  • A VERY FINE AND RARE PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE-REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS, MOON-PHASES AND LEAP YEAR DISPLAYCIRCA 2006 MVT 415476 CASE E 68090 JULES AUDEMARS - GRANDE COMPLICATION AUTOMATIQUE
  • diameter 42 mm
• cal. 2885 automatic nickel lever movement, 52 jewels, mono-metallic balance, engraved pink gold rotor, minute repeating on two gongs • white matte dial, applied pink gold baton and dot hour markers, 4 subsidiary dials for date with 30-minute register, date with constant seconds, month with leap year indicator and weeks counter with moon-phases, outer 1/5 minute ring • 18k pink gold case, chronograph buttons to the band, split seconds button to the crown, repeating slide to the left band, snap-on case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp

Condition

Movement and all functions are in working order while cataloguing. Minute repeater strikes with a harmonised and even tone. Dial is clean and intact. Faint surface scuffs to the bezel and lugs, clean in general. Strong hallmarks, no signs of any polishing. Buckle with light signs of use. **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."