Corum

• manual winding cal. CO 022 baguette without upper bridge, flying tourbillion movement • pavé-set diamond semi-skeletonized dial, flying tourbillon with Corum key • 18k white gold case, diamond-set bezel, lugs and bands, stylized crown • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Corum twin folding claps

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 in the near future. Dial is clean and intact. Case with signs of wear with some scuffs to the case and very small dents. **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 total diamond weight is approximately 8.63 carats.

With an Corum certificate, guarantee card, gemstone certificate, instruction manual and presentation box with outer packaging.

The Corum TI-Bridge Tourbillon in white gold is set with 122 diamonds to the bezel, 239 diamonds the case sides and 186 diamonds to the dial. Released in an edition of only 10 examples featuring the company’s Cal.022 movement created by La Joux-Perret with double barrels for a 72 hour power reserve, the design manages to retain the historical significance of the Golden-Bridge while bringing the mechanics into the 21^st century.  Launched at Basel 2010 the movement uses materials such as titanium and ARCAP, complete with trademark key on the tourbillon bridge. This example is the most highly jewelled version of the popular Ti-Bridge tourbillon released to date.