Hermès

• cal. 2892 with Temps Suspendu module, automatic nickel lever movement, 21 jewels • silver guilloché dial, Arabic indexes to the brushed reserve, textured triangle for 12 o'clock, textured retrograde fan-form date • asymmetric stainless steel case, hooded lower lugs, wire type upper lugs, crown at 2 o'clock, button for time suspension at 9 o'clock, case back secured by 5 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Hermes deployant clasp

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. One scratch on the case back. 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."

With original box.

While known for their leather goods, Hermès has been producing watches since the first half of the 20th century, and manufacturing their own mechanical watch movements since 2003. The Temps Suspendu adds a module to the ébauche to create the illusion of time stopping by suspending the hour and minute hands next to the 12 o'clock index when initiated. Meanwhile, the watch continues to track the time until the wearer disables the suspension via the button on the case band.  The watch was named the Best Man's Watch at the 2011 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.