Hautlence

• cal. HL2.0 automatic mobile bridge-type movement rotating through 60° every hour, twin barrels, 92 jewels, gold rotor • ruthenium and pink gold-plated semi-skeletonized dial, Arabic numerals with luminescent dots, hours displayed by a 12-link chain hinged on a pallet system, luminescent arrows for retrograde minute display, fan-form power reserve indicator below the dial • 18k pink gold rectangular case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold and titanium Hautlence folding buckle

Automatic movement and retrograde minutes in working order when cataloging. Semi-skeletonized dial in very nice and clean condition. Case with no visible blemishes except a few very light hairlines around the bezel and a light scratch to the left band. Overall in very good condition. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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 a Hautlence guarantee card, instruction manual and presentation box.

While most watchmakers find beauty in tradition and classicism, one brand stands out for its futuristic, avant-garde designs. Founded in 2001, Hautlence Watches consists of a team of visionaries looking to defy and redefine horological conventions: a feat that has been time and time again achieved, as evinced by the success of celebrated series such as Atelier and Destination.

Hautlence’s Concepts d’Exception is another such exemplar. Unusually intricate and intricately unusual, its bold see-through case and imaginative clock face with hours Hours displayed by a 12-link chain hinged on a pallet system, offering us a glimpse of the future. In terms of technology, this timepiece is also at the edge of the century: its mobile bridge-type calibre which rotates through 60o at each change of hour, and its complete escapement system, which counterbalances the effect of gravity on the movement’s precision, are both first of their kinds in the history of horology. The emphatically energetic display of time exhibits a true interpretation of modernism and technicality.

Dynamic, forward-looking and individualistic, this model perfectly captures the spirit of the new age. A must-have for collectors who want to keep up with the times.