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Girard-Perregaux
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 CHF
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Description
- A PINK GOLD TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH PASSING STRIKE POWER RESERVE INDICATION AND DATEREF 99710 NO 19 VINTAGE 1945 MAGISTRAL TOURBILLON SOUS PONT D'OR CIRCA 2010
- pink gold
- dimensions 54 x 36 mm thickness 15.5 mm
• cal. GP09700 manual winding nickel lever movement, 35 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance within a one-minute tourbillon carriage, passing hour-strike • bi-colour silver and gilt dial, applied faceted dagger indexes, engine-turned pink gold fan-form sectors for retrograde date and 96-hour power reserve indication, aperture for visible tourbillon carriage with gold bridge • 18k pink gold polished case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Girard-Perregaux 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.
The movement is not working and therefore needs a complete service (6 months) estimated by an independant watchmaker up to CHF 20'000.-
**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. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."
Catalogue Note
The Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Tourbillon Magistral with tourbillon, power reserve and passing hour-strike is housed in a massive solid pink gold case. The arrangement of the dial is not only elegant but comprehensible at the same time. The two fan-form apertures indicating date and power reserve combined with hours and days allow the wearer to admire the most appreciated functions of this watch. Since 1791, Girard-Perregaux continues towards its tradition of Haute Horlogerie. The history of the house is marked by legendary timepieces such as the Tourbillon Magistral which combine cutting-edge design and innovative technology.