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Lot 48
  • 48

Blancpain

Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 CHF
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Description

  • A FINE OVERSIZED PLATINUM AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH FLYBACK, REGISTERS AND MOON PHASESCIRCA 2003 NO 98/100
  • platinum
  • diameter 42 mm
• cal. 56F9A automatic nickel lever movement, 38 jewels • silvered dial, applied Roman numerals, Arabic minute outer track with seconds division, three subsidiary dials indicating month combined with leap year indicator, day combined with 12-hour register and date combined with 30-minute register, fan-form aperture indicating phases and ages of the moon • massive circular water-resistant-type case with stepped bezel, split seconds chronograph with fly-back operated by two round pushers in the band and one through the crown, snap on back • case, dial and movement signed • platinum Blancpain deployant clasp

Condition

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and all the functions are operating. However it might benefit from a service soon. Dial in good condition. Case with light scuffs from wear. With only 100 pieces being made this watch is very important and collectable. case back engraved: Blancpain 98/100 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."