Lot 37
  • 37

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 CHF
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Description

  • Audemars Piguet
  • A PINK GOLD MINUTE REPEATING CHRONOGRAPH TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTER CASE F61344 JULES AUDEMARS CIRCA 2010
  • PINK GOLD, MANUAL WINDING WRISTWATCH
  • diameter 43mm
• cal. 2874 manual winding lever movement, 38 jewels, balance oscillating within the three-arm tourbillon carriage, repeating on two gongs • black dial with guilloché centre, satin finished chapter ring with applied Roman numerals, outer minute track with painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for 30-minute register, aperture to reveal the one-minute tourbillon carriage • 18k pink gold case, repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet folding buckle 

Condition

The movement along with the minute repeater and the chronograph are running at the time of cataloguing. The dial is in excellent condition. The case has a scuff between the lower chronograph button and the winding crown, other than that the case has very minor surface scratches throughout as it seems that the watch has been worn on very few occasions. Overall the watch is in good condition. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion. ***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

The story of Audemars Piguet unfolded in 1875 when two young and ambitious watchmakers Jules Audemars and Edward Piguet, aged 24 and 22 at the time, founded the company in Vallée de Joux, Switzerland. For some time, the two watchmakers worked closely together without formalising their partnership legally. The trademark of Audemars Piguet was hence officially registered in the year 1882.

To pay tribute to the founder of the brand and for its hundred-year-old lineage of traditional watchmaking, Audemars Piguet launched the Jules Audemars collection in 1997.

The present watch features a triple-complication calibre 2874 with minute repeater, tourbillon and chronograph functions, this timepiece comprises more than 500 components with manual finishes on the delicate parts.

This fine timepiece is defined by the timelessly classic round case and understated refined dial, embodying a legacy of intricate knowledge inherited from traditional horology.