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Louis Audemars for Breguet
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- A FINE AND VERY RARE PINK GOLD HUNTING CASED PERPETUAL CALENDAR AND MINUTE REPEATING POCKET WATCH WITH MOON PHASESNO 12144 BREGUET NO 3938 MADE IN 1881 SOLD in 1885
- rose gold
- diameter 55 mm
• cal. 19''' manual winding jewelled gilt lever movement, cut bi-metallic compensation balance, minute repeating with two hammers on two gongs • 18k pink gold cuvette • white enamel dial, black painted Roman numerals, four subsidiary dials for day, date, months combined with leap year indication, and constant seconds with aperture for the moon-phases, outer minute track, pink gold minute and jour hands • 18k pink gold case with a slide for the minute repeating, covers engraved with the initials of Sultan Abdülhamid II and dated 1303 AH (1885 AD), both bordered with laurel wreaths • cuvette signed, case signed Meylan Frères
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. The functions are operational. The dial is in good condition with some black spot to the enamel. Hands in good condition. Case with light scuffs throughout.
Nice watch with interesting history.
"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."
"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
Thanks to the documentation coming with the watch, it is possible to understand the process of its production. Indeed, it started on the 11th June 1873. The case was supplied by Meylan Freres on the 25th April 1880. The watch was then sent to Audemars Paris in 1881.
The watch bears the signatures of some of the most renowned firms and is a testimony of the close links they had. The ébauche by Louis Audemars and the case, first made by Meylan Freres, were both sold to Breguet, who finished the work and finally sold the watch on December 29th 1885 to their agent in Constantinople.
The present lot, a beautiful example of craftsmanship and complicated watch, is engraved with the year of sale and the initials of the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamed II. He reigned from 1876 to 1909 and was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, one of the most important and powerful state at that time.
The watch bears the signatures of some of the most renowned firms and is a testimony of the close links they had. The ébauche by Louis Audemars and the case, first made by Meylan Freres, were both sold to Breguet, who finished the work and finally sold the watch on December 29th 1885 to their agent in Constantinople.
The present lot, a beautiful example of craftsmanship and complicated watch, is engraved with the year of sale and the initials of the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamed II. He reigned from 1876 to 1909 and was the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, one of the most important and powerful state at that time.