Audemars Piguet

• cal. 2891 manual winding nickel lever movement, 57 jewels, minute repeating on three coiled gongs with 3 polished steel hammers, mono-metallic balance • silvered dial with Côtes de Genève finished centerfield, Roman numerals, subsidiary dial for constant seconds, fan-form sectors for Sonnerie power reserve indication and Dynamograph torque indication • platinum brushed case, polished bezel and lugs, slide at 2 o'clock for Silent, Petit Sonnerie and Grand Sonnerie, minute repeating activated by button at 10 o'clock • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Audemars Piguet buckle

Minute repeating, grande and petite sonnerie functions all in working order while cataloguing, however the movement runs and stops, it needs a service. Carillon minute repeating sounds are crisp and well-paced. Dial is nice and clean. Case and buckle with minor scuffs from light wear only. **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."

With an Audemars Piguet certificate, magnifying glass, instruction manual and a presentation box with outer packaging. 

Founded in 1875, Audemars Piguet is one of the oldest watch manufacturers still under ownership of the original families.  To celebrate the company’s 125th anniversary, the Jules Audemars Grande Sonnerie Dynamograph was created as part of the classic collection.  This watch was named after Jules Audemars, one of the founders, to pay homage to his contribution to the firm.

With long standing history of creating striking complications, the brand perfected the minute repeating function with the carrillon mechanism which strikes quarter hours at different pitches with 3 hammer strokes on different gongs, therefore bringing a fascinating musical effect when activate. The dynamograph function provides instantaneous indication of the torque of the mainspring barrel, hence allowing optimum performance. This watch exemplifies Audemars Piguet’s technical and aesthetic excellence in watch making.

The sonneire function, which would only usually be found in clocks, allows the wearer to set the watch in GS (grande sonnerie) position, allowing the movement to strike the hours and quarters on passing, the PS (petite sonnerie) position, automatically striking only the hours on passing or S (silence). In addition the button located at the 10 position can be depressed at any time, providing sufficient power is in the mainspring, to strike the hours, quarters and minutes on request.