Breguet

• cal. 557 manual winding nickel lever movement finely hand engraved and inscribed Brevet du Messidor AN 9, 21 jewels • eccentric silvered guilloché dial with Roman numerals to the matte chapter ring, further engraved 1801 and 2001 to the côte de Genève decorated dial, aperture to reveal the three-arm tourbillon carriage with constant seconds mounted atop • hinged guilloché cover with aperture to reveal dial, crown with button to open cover, coin-edge band, sapphire crystal display case back • case, dial and movement signed • 18k white gold Breguet folding 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. Case, dial, and movement is in very 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."

With certificate booklet and original box.

The model 1801 was created in 2001 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the tourbillon mechanism patented on 26 June 1801, or according to the French Republican calendar of the time: 7 Messidor, year IX-A.L, by Abraham-Louis Breguet.

The design of the movement follows the specifications from the original patent in every detail. From technical features to aesthetic aspects such as the design of the famous Breguet hands, this rare model preserves the heritage of the most ingenious watchmaker into the 21st Century.