Lot 353
  • 353

Blancpain

Estimate
180,000 - 280,000 HKD
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Description

  • A RARE LIMITED EDITION SET OF FOUR STAINLESS STELL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCHES WITH BRACELETS, PRODUCED IN A LIMITED SERIES OF 8 SETSDESERT STORM COLLECTION CIRCA 1998
  • diameter 38 mm, bracelet circumference 168 and 163 mm
• All: automatic winding nickel lever movements, gold rotors, black dial, luminescent Arabic numerals and hands • stainless steel case, stepped bezel • with stainless steel Blancpain link bracelet or double folding clasp • case, dial and movement signed The First: apertures for day and month, subsidiary dial for constant seconds with moon-phases, outer date ring with central red-tipped date hand • The Second: three engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds with date, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, two screw-down chronograph buttons to the band • The Third: three engine-turned subsidiary dials for month combined with leap year, day with 12-hour register and date with 30-minute register, fan-form sector for phases and ages of the moon, two screw-down chronograph buttons to the band • The Fourth: tourbillon rotating in one-minute carriage visible through aperture at 12 o'clock, subsidiary dial for date, fan-form sector for 8-day power reserve indication

Condition

All automatic movements in working order when cataloguing. Dials are nice and clean, luminescent materials glowing in the dark. Cases with a few light scratches and a few surface scuffs around the bezel and the band. Overall condition is very good. Rare set of watches. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **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."

Catalogue Note

With a Blancpain fitted travel case, two stainless steel Blancpain extra bracelets, all four watches with 5 extra links.