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Lot 103
  • 103

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 CHF
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Description

  • AN 18K YELLOW GOLD SKELETONISED AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND BRACELETCIRCA 1998 ROYAL OAK
  • yellow gold & white gold
  • diameter 39 mm
• cal. 2120-2121 nicely engraved gilt lever movement, 38 jewels, pierced and engraved gilt rotor depicting the letters AP • skeletonised dial, outer  minute chapter ring, four subsidiary dials for month, day, date and moon-phases combined with lunar calendar • Royal Oak case, octagonal screw-set bezel, sapphire crystal display back secured by eight screws • case, dial and movement signed • 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak bracelet and 18k white gold AP deployant clasp

Condition

Dust in the movement stops the balance spring, therefore it requires to be cleaned and serviced. Dial with some small black spots to the moon-phases register. A few light scuffs to the bezel, case and bracelet. Revision documents dated 2007. Reference BA25636/344, case n°C 94839 - 142
"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."