Blancpain

• cal. 1735 automatic engraved gilt lever movement, 44 jewels, one minute tourbillon carriage with three polished steel arms, minute repeating on two gongs • white dial, applied Roman and painted Arabic numeral, feuille hands and luminous chronograph hands, subsidiary dials for month combined with leap year, date combined with 30-minute register, day, fan-form aperture for moon-phases, outer minute and  1/5 second divisions • platinum polished case, stepped bezel, two chronograph buttons and minute repeating slide in the band, snap-on sapphire crystal back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Blancpain folding clasp

Movement is in working order while cataloguing, but it has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. Dial in very good condition. Case with very slight marks to the top lugs possibly from shopwear and scratches to the inside of the lugs but overall in very good condition. **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."

The Blancpain Grande complication (ref.1735) embodies, in a single masterpiece, the six most technical complications in the art of watchmaking. This exceptional timepiece is the result of six years rigorous research and was named '1735' in homage to the founding year of Blancpain. The movement of this grande complication is made of 740 hand finished components and includes the highly desirable tourbillon, minute-repeater, perpetual calendar and split seconds chronograph mechanisms. It takes one year of intense labour by a single watchmaker to produce this rare timepiece. This model was made in a limited series of just 30 pieces.