Montandon

• manual winding nickel lever movement, jeweled with some set in chatons • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dials for the month including leap year, day in Spanish, date and constant seconds combined with an aperture for the moon phases • 18k yellow gold open face case, reeded case band with correctors, engine turned case back with applied monogram, gold cuvette • case, dial, movement, and cuvette signed

The movement 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. Case in overall good condition with oxidation, wear and light markings throughout consistent with age and use. Case back with some heavier areas of scuffing which has affected the engine turning pattern. Dial in overall good/fair condition with light dot markings and oxidation between the subsidiary dial plates. A hairline fractive between the date and month dials, fractures toward the case edge between 8-10. A hairline fracture at 3. All fractures visible under very close inspection by loupe. Perpetual calendar and moon phases working properly. Movement in overall very good condition with some light signs of oxidation to the larger plate.
"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."