Girard-Perregaux

• cal. GP9899 manual winding nickel lever movement, 37 jewels, Westminster carillon minute repeating on 4 hammers, mono-metallic balance rotating within a one-minute tourbillon carriage • black dial, applied pink gold dagger indexes, subsidiary dials for day, date and month with leap year indication, apertures revealing tourbillon and repeating apparatus • 18k pink gold circular case, minute repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back • case and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Girard-Perregaux folding clasp

Manual winding movement running, perpetual calendar, minute repeating function all in working condition. The watch has not been tested for accuracy of time keeping, a service might be needed in the future at buyer's expense. Case and buckle with minor scuffs from light wear only. Overall appears in excellent condition. The mirror inside the presentation box is damaged.
"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."

With Girard-Perregaux certificate, instruction manual, setting pin and a presentation box.

The Girard-Perregaux 'Opera Two' is based on ‘Opera One’ but added the perpetual calendar function with the other two highly coveted complications, minute repeater with carillon (Westminster Chime) and tourbillon, housed in a massive solid platinum case. The arrangement of the dial is not only elegant but comprehensible at the same time.  The perpetual calendar is indicated by three subsidiary dials which specify the correct date even in leap years.  Featuring the transparent apertures also allowed the wearer to admire the two most appreciated functions of the watch, the tourbillon and minute repeating apparatus.  The Westminster chime marks the hours, quarters and minutes using four hammers to play a melody of four different notes.  This distinctive tune, also known as the Cambridge chime, gains its name from the Church of St. Mary the Great, Cambridge. Highly appealing aesthetically, the ‘Opera Two’ minute repeating, perpetual calendar tourbillon wristwatch is arguably the most desired wristwatch among the Girard-Perregaux’s creations.