Lot 23
  • 23

Breguet

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 CHF
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE PLATINUM SKELETONIZED PERPETUAL CALENDAR TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH RETROGRADE DATE REF 3755 NO 1012 AE CIRCA 2008
  • platinum
  • diameter 40 mm thickness 10.5 mm
• cal. 558QPSP finely pierced and engraved manual winding pink gold lever movement, 21 jewels, mono-metallic balance rotating within a one-minute tourbillon carriage • skeletonized dial, silvered chapter ring and sub dials, eccentric dial at 12 o'clock with Roman numerals for hours and inner ring calibrated for date, two subsidiary dials indicating day and month combined with leap year indicator, aperture to reveal the three-arm tourbillon carriage with constant seconds mounted atop • platinum case, coin-edge band, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Breguet folding buckle

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. Movement is in working order while cataloguing, and the function are operating. Dial is clean and intact. Case with light scuffs from wear and very few small dents to the side. Overall in very good condition. **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

Launched by Breguet at Basel in 2005, the ref. 3755PR was available on a limited basis due to the excessive number of man-hours required to make each watch. The off-centre chapter ring was patterned by hand, as was the fine decorative engraving to the skeletonized pink gold movement that could only be undertaken by a highly skilled craftsperson as one mistake would mean starting again with a blank ebauche. Only released in a platinum case when fitted with the pink gold movement, this model is one of the most classic examples of quality workmanship from the Breguet workshops in recent years.