Lot 197
  • 197

Gerald Genta

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE 18K SKELETONISED YELLOW GOLD OCTAGONAL AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING TOURBILLON PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION CIRCA 1990 REF G 4010.4 SUCCESS NO 3
  • yellow gold
  • width 36 mm
• cal. GG 24 automatic jewelled nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, mono-metallic balance rotating within a one-minute tourbillon carriage, minute repeating on two gongs, pierced and engraved rotor with GG logo • skeletonised dial, applied luminous dot markers, subsidiary dials for month, moon-phases, date combined with subsidiary seconds and day combined with leap-year indicator, luminous sword hands • 18k yellow gold octagonal case, stepped bezel, T-bar lugs, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Gerald Genta double folding buckle, 18k yellow gold screw-set links holding the strap

Condition

The movement and functions in working condition at the time of cataloguing. 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. Dial and hands in good condition. Case with noticeable signs of wear throughout and tarnishing. Overall in 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."