Lot 731
  • 731

Chopard

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • Chopard
  • AN IMPRESSIVE LIMITED EDITION WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CELESTIAL TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH LEAP YEAR INDICATION LAUNCHED ON THE OCCASION OF CHOPARD'S 150TH ANNIVERSARYREF 161925-1001 CASE 1577076 NO 08/15 L.U.C 150 ALL-IN-ONE CIRCA 2010
  • white gold, alligator
  • diameter 46 mm
• cal. L.U.C 4TQE manual winding nickel lever movement, 42 jewels, Variner four armed balance, balance spring with Philips terminal curb, one minute tourbillon carriage • meantime dial: silvered guilloché dial, applied black radial Roman numerals, black steel Dauphine fusée hands, subsidiary dials for months combined with leap year indication, days combined with 24 hour indication, twin aperture for date, tourbillon carriage combined with constant seconds, outer minute track • celestial dial: silvered guilloché dial, power reserve indication, day and night indication, equation of time, sunrise and sunset calibrated for Geneva, Switzerland, moon phases appearing within a celestial chart for the night time sky over Geneva, Switzerland • 18k white gold case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Chopard buckle

Condition

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 excellent condition with shop wear. Some faint and light marks on the bezel between 4 and 5, and at 7. Perpetual calendar, tourbillon, celestial dial functions working properly. Dial and movement in excellent condition. ***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 international 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

Accompanied by a Chopard Certificate of Origin, a Republic and Canton of Geneva Certificate of Origin, one instructional booklet, one winding tool, one setting pin, and a presentation box with outer packaging. 

The L.U.C 150 ALL-IN-ONE is Chopard's most complicated wristwatch to date, boasting an in house calibre 4TQE, with 14 complications in an impressive 46 mm case. With over 500 individual parts, and over 100 hours of manufacturing time, the L.U.C 150 ALL-IN-ONE is truly a feat of modern day haute horlogerie.