Lot 9542
  • 9542

Cvstos

Estimate
40,000 - 55,000 HKD
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Description

  • A LIMITED EDITION BLACKENED STAINLESS STEEL TONNEAU-FORM SEMI-SKELETONIZED AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS, POWER RESERVE INDICATION AND DATENO 040/100-00 CHALLENGE GRAND PRIX CIRCA 2007
  • STAINLESS STEEL, AUTOMATIC
  • dimensions 45 x 55.5 mm
• cal. 577 automatic movement, 25 jewels, palladium and titanium rotor • semi-skeletonized dial, outer minutes track with applied baton indexes, tachometer scale to the periphery, luminous hands, 3 subsidiary dials for 30-minute and 12-hour registers and constant seconds, fan-form sector for power reserve indicator • blackened stainless steel tonneau-form case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a blackened stainless steel Cvstos folding clasp

Condition

The movement and all chronograph functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the calendar functions are working properly. The bezel with minor signs of wear particularly toward the edges of both bands. The screw to the upper left band has fallen off. The case back with minor signs of wear toward both sides. The folding clasp is in very good overall condition, with hardly any signs of wear. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.**Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information. *Please note the present lot does not come with original strap.
"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."