Lot 20
  • 20

International Watch Co.

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • A LIMITED EDITION WHITE GOLD 7-DAY AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND POWER RESERVEREF 5004 MVT 3281603 CASE 3589771 NO 226/250 SAINT EXUPERY BIG PILOT CIRCA 2010
  • white gold, leather
  • diameter 46 mm, thickness 15 mm
• cal. 5111 automatic nickel lever movement, 42 jewels, pierced rotor • metallic brown dial, applied white gold luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, aperture for the date at 6 o'clock, subsidiary dial at 3 o'clock for the power reserve, center seconds • heavy 18k white gold case, screw down oversized crown and solid case back •  case, dial and movement signed

Condition

Movement running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. All functions work properly. Case is in fair condition with small denting to the bezel and the case on the band and the lugs, wear to the bezel and lugs. Dial in excellent condition.
"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

Accompanied by the Guarantee card, warranty booklet, instruction manual, and original display box.  Also with the book Saint-Exupéry Archangel and Writer by Nathalie des Vallières.