Lot 47
  • 47

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Audemars Piguet
  • A LIMITED EDITION OVERSIZED TITANIUM AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND DATE CASE F00463 ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE T3 TERMINATOR CIRCA 2005
  • Titanium
  • diameter 48 mm
• cal. 2226/2840 automatic movement, 54 jewels • silvered Tappiserie dial, luminescent Arabic numerals, outer tachymeter scale with 1/5 seconds divisions calibrated to 500 units, magnified aperture for date, recessed engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, luminous hands  • oversized titanium Royal Oak Offshore  case, crown and chronograph pushers with titanium protectors, back secured by 8 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a titanium Audemars Piguet buckle

Condition

Movement not running at the time of cataloguing. Case with scuffs and scratches due to wear, visible scratching to the band at 9 and throughout bezel. Case back with scuffs and a small dent at 7. The cost of the service (at buyer's expense) was quoted at 700 GBP by an independent watchmaker. Movement has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its time keeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and the watch may require a service at the buyer's discretion.
"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."