Gérald Genta The Nile Crocodile Family

• quartz movement, mother-of-pearl and turquoise dial with applied gold Roman numerals, additional luminous dot indexes, three subsidiary dials for day, four year month cycle, date, Salmon Stone additional dial with sector for phases of the moon, gold luminescent hands, the large circular case elaborately decorated with carved emerald leaves, centred by circular rubies, sapphire set five minute markers, surrounding the clock is a realistically sculptured crocodile family, consisting of mother and father and two young crocodiles, all four reptiles decorated with emeralds and diamonds, eyes and teeth set with diamonds, the whole scene resting on a rectangular rock crystal base • case, dial and movement signed

Overall the clock is in very nice condition. The crocodiles are beautifully crafted with meticulous details. No stones are missing - dial is intact and clean, movement is in working order. Excellent presentation clock and perfectly created.
"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.

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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."

Accompanied by a Gerald Genta red leather presentation box.
Total weight of the clock is 2.42 kilograms.