Audemars Piguet

• cal. 2866Q, manual winding lever movement, 36 jewels • skeletonized dial, outer minute track, four subsidiary dials for day, date, month combined with leap year and moon-phases • platinum brushed and polished case, sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Audemars Piguet buckle

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 require. Movement working at the time of cataloguing and functions operating. Dial and hands in excellent condition. Case is scuffed and scratched mainly to the band, lugs and back. Impressive piece. Conservative estimate for a minute repeating and perpetual calendar watch. **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.

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."

At the beginning of the 20th century, the industrialist John Shaeffer commissioned Audemars Piguet a special minute repeating cushion-form wristwatch with his name as the indexes.
In the 1990's the Le Brassus Manufacture paid tribute to the iconic piece by introducing a few very limited editions of pieces with a similar cushion-form case.
The present lot is a very attractive example with a combination of two of the most important complications: the minute repeating and the perpetual calendar.
It is further distinguished by its skeletonized dial giving the watch a very unique presence. It is believed that only a handful of watches in this configuration were produced.