Audemars Piguet

• cal. 2385 automatic nickel lever movement, 37 jewels • anthracite dial, applied baton indexes and hands, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, date aperture • stainless steel Royal Oak case, tantalum bezel, two screw-down chronograph pushers to the band, engraved case back secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Audemars Piguet folding buckle

Automatic movement and chronograph function in working order during the time of cataloguing. Dial is clean and intact. Bezel with very minor hairlines. Case and buckle with very little signs of wear. Overall in very good condition. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information.**
"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."

With an Audemars Piguet certificate, an instruction manual, an extra strap and a presentation box.

Dedicated to possibly the best football player of the decade, the present example is the first limited edition Royal Oak to be housed in the new 41 mm case.

For a platinum version, please refer to lot 2121.