Audemars Piguet

• cal. 10GHSM manual winding nickel lever movement, 18 jewels • silvered dial, applied baton indexes with Arabic numeral 12, inner chapter ring with additional hand indicating date, subsidiary seconds • 18k yellow gold case, downturned lugs, snap on case back • case, dial, and movement signed

Movement running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer’s discretion. Dial shows signs of spotting due to age. The minute and date hand are both slightly bent, however are still in working order. Date pusher is in working order. Case in good condition except for minor signs of wear and scuffs on the case back. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information. Please note that the present lot is not accompanied by an Extract from the Archives, however Audemars Piguet has confirmed the manufacture of this watch in 1928 and it's sale to Metric Watch.
"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 Extract from the Archives confirming sale in 1928 to the American retailer Metric Watch.

For a similar example see Brunner, G.L., Pfeiffer-Belli, C. & Wehrli, M.K., Audemars Piguet Masterpieces of Classical Watchmaking, Munich, 1993, p. 237, fig. 326