Lot 174
  • 174

HD3

Estimate
65,000 - 85,000 USD
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Description

  • A VERY RARE LIMITED EDITION TITANIUM AND PLATINUM BI-AXIAL TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATIONVULCANIA DESIGNED BY JORG HYSEK, FABRICE GONET AND VALERIE URSENBACHER MADE IN A LIMITED EDITION OF 11 PIECES CIRCA 2008
  • titanium and platinum
  • width 48 mm, length 60 mm, thickness 19 mm
• blackened and jeweled square movement, tourbillon carriage rotating on two-axis • black multi-stepped dial, minute disk to the top, rotating hour cylinder to the left, power-reserve indication • oversize titanium and platinum case, screw down crown in the shape of a gear, aperture to the case band to view the jeweled hour cylinder, transparent case back with map of the fictional island of Vulcania • case, dial and movement signed • with a titanium HD3 deployant buckle

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. Watch in very good condition. Almost new. Case in very good condition with very small nicks to the case at 2-3. Small scratch to the case band at 10. 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 Authenticity Certificate, additional rubber strap and leather strap, USB stick, and display case with key.

The HD3 Vulcania, named for the home port of Captain Nemo in Jules Verne's novels, was made in an extremely limited production of 11 pieces. The impressive and immense watch emits a steam-punk nautical quality in its complex dial layers and mechanical references. The watch contains a bi-axial tourbillon, the hour on a rotating cylinder, power-reserve on a sextant-esque sector, and the date is visible through a magnified square.