Lot 143
  • 143

GIRARD-PERREGAUX | A LIMITED EDITION STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WORLD TIME CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, MADE FOR THE BMW ORACLE RACING CHALLENGER OF RECORD FOR THE 32ND AMERICA'S CUPREF 49800 CASE NO 53/750 CIRCA 2007

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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Girard-Perregaux
  • A LIMITED EDITION STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WORLD TIME CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, MADE FOR THE BMW ORACLE RACING CHALLENGER OF RECORD FOR THE 32ND AMERICA'S CUPREF 49800 CASE NO 53/750 CIRCA 2007
  • diameter 43 mm
• automatic jeweled movement • black dial, luminescent Arabic and baton hour markers, luminescent hands, aperture for date between 1 and 2, three subsidiary dials for 12 hour, 30 minute registers and constant seconds, inner revolving 24 hour ring divided into day and night hours, outer revolving ring with names of 24 world cities • circular case, polished bezel, case back secured by 6 screws, two screw down crowns, rectangular chronograph pushers • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Girard-Perregaux twin folding clasp

Condition

CASE The case is in excellent overall condition, with very light wear indicative of careful wear. DIAL The dial is in excellent overall condition, with no signs of prior restoration. MOVEMENT The movement is in excellent overall condition. The watch is currently running and chronograph, and the date and world time functions are operating properly. The movement is running at time of cataloging, 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.
"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 presentation box, outer packaging and instructions booklet.