Lot 174
  • 174

IWC

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND BRACELETCASE 2837791 CIRCA 2000
  • steel
  • diameter 43 mm bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm
• automatic jewelled nickel lever movement • silvered dial with applied baton numerals, luminous hands, four engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating date, month combined with 12-hour register, day combined with constant seconds and crystalized moon-phases with 30-minute register, aperture for digital year display • stainless steel circular case, screw-down back and crown, two chronograph pushers to the band • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel IWC bracelet and folding clasp

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and therefore a service should be carried out in the near future at the buyer's expense. The movement is not running, calendar and chronograph are also not functioning. There is some partials of dirt to the dial. Case and bracelet heavily scuffed.
"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."