Lot 233
  • 233

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description

  • A LIMITED EDITION STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERSCASE G30473 NO 030/300 ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE SACHIN TENDULKAR CIRCA 2010
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 42 mm
• cal. 3126/3840 automatic nickel lever movement, 59 jewels • white Tapisserie dial, applied blue Arabic numerals, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, white baton hands, date aperture, blue outer tachometer scale • stainless steel Royal Oak Offshore case, two chronograph pushers to the band, case back engraved with a cricket player in action and secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Audemars Piguet folding buckle

Condition

The movement and the chronograph 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. Dial is clean and intact. Bezel with minor scuffs and scratches, case and buckle with minor scratches. Overall in a very good condition. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to shipping.***
"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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet Certificate of Origin, instruction booklet, a presentation case and outer packaging. 

This limited edition is produced in 300 pieces in honour of the brand's ambassador Sachin Tendulkar, a much celebrated Indian cricket icon. For the pink gold version, please refer to Sotheby's Hong Kong, 7th April 2015, lot 577.