Lot 129
  • 129

A. Lange & Söhne

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE PLATINUM SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE2006 REF 404035 MVT 41613 CASE 154518
  • PLATINUM AND ALLIGATOR STRAP
  • diameter 43.5 mm
• Cal. L0001.1 manual winding nickel lever movement, 40 jewels, some carried in screwed gold chatons, mono-metallic balance, swan-neck regulator, hand engraved balance cock, two column wheels • matte black dial, applied white gold Roman numerals and faceted baton indexes, luminous hands, aperture for power reserve below XII, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, white gold chronograph hand and yellow gold split seconds hand • platinum circular case, sapphire crystal case back secured by six screws • case, dial, and movement signed • with a platinum A. Lange & Söhne buckle

Condition

Running at the time of cataloguing, however may benefit from service in the future. Case, dial, and movement in good condition. 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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin dated 12 January 2006 and instruction manual.