Moser & Cie.

• cal. HMC341.501 manual winding nickel lever movement, compensation balance, 28 jewels • silvered dial, applied gold baton indexes, power reserve indication at 9, subsidiary seconds, aperture for date at 3, leap year indication visible through the sapphire display back • 18k pink gold polished and brushed case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Moser & Cie. folding clasp

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the perpetual calendar, the date and power reserve appear operational. Dial and hands in excellent condition. Extremely elegant case with very few scuffs to the corrector and to the case back, one dent to the bezel between 5 and 6 and one between the lugs at 6. Still with its protective sticker to the sapphire display back. The guarantee is not dated. Very nice watch.
"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."

The remarkable functional diversity of this watch is subtly disguised by its clear and clean visual image. It has an aura of understatement; indeed some functions, like the leap year indication is only visible through the sapphire back. The Moser Perpetual 1 is the only watch to feature the patented “Flash Calendar” perpetual calendar which changes the date in a fraction of a second.
In 2010, H. Moser’s Perpetual 1 received one of Germany’s most prestigious awards when more than 10,000 enthusiasts voted it the winner of the Goldene Unruh (Golden Balance).