Lot 2338
  • 2338

Richard Mille

Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 HKD
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Description

  • A RARE AND LIGHT WEIGHTED ALUMINIUM-MAGNESIUM ALLOY TONNEAU-FORM SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVERM 035 RAFAEL NADAL CIRCA 2013
  • dimensions 40 x 48 mm
• cal. RMUL1 skeletonized manual winding nickel lever movement, 24 jewels, mono-metallic balance • skeletonized dial, black PVD-coated titanium movement baseplate and bridges, luminous dot indexes and skeletonized hands • aluminum-magnesium alloy tonneau-form case secured by 8 titanium screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a titanium Richard Mille folding buckle

Condition

Skeletonized manual winding movement in working order when cataloging. Dial is very nice and clean, in excellent condition. Case is very lightweighted and in great condition, only a few very light hairlines around the bezel. Overall in very good condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of 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."

Catalogue Note

With a Richard Mille warranty certificate, an instruction manual and pouch.

As a trusted company to Rafael Nadal, RM027 triumphed through numerous clay grounds such as Roland-Garros ,Wimbledon and Flushing Meadows Tournaments alongside its legendary owner. In 2011, Richard Mille created its derivative version RM035 after one whole year of painstaking researches and experiments. Continuing the lineage of being light-weighted, the new model features a magnesium-aluminum alloy case with a movement weighing only 4.3 grams. In order to brave through extremely fast-paced and challenging conditions on a tennis court, it is Chronofiable® certified to resist acceleration of more than 5,000G without compromising timekeeping performance and meanwhile ensuring utmost durability anti-shock ability. With tireless devotion and ground-breaking innovation, Richard Mille finds an aesthetic expression of its functionality in RM035.