Perrelet

• cal. 7750 automatic nickel lever movement, 27 jewels, mono-metallic balance • red and black dial, applied dagger indexes, outer Arabic minute track with 5th seconds division, four subsidiary dials for 30-minute register, 12-hour register, date and constant seconds • stainless steel case, engine-turned bezel, down-turned lugs, chronograph pushers to band at 2 and 4, split-second pusher to band at 10, snap-on sapphire crystal display back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Perrelet buckle

The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. The dial is in a very good condition and the case as well. The watch is overall in a very good condition.
"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."

The name Perrelet is associated with important horological inventions. To name but a few, Abraham-Louis Perrelet (1729-1826) developed the automatic movement in 1770. Louis-Frederic Perrelet (1781-1854) invented the split-seconds mechanism in 1827. 
This unique piece pays tribute to the history of the Manufacture by combining both innovations. 
The watch has an appealing sport identity thanks to the stainless steel case and the red dial, both signed Nº 1 at 6 o'clock.