Lot 4
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GIRARD-PERREGAUX | SEA HAWK II PRO 'CHALLENGER OF RECORD', REFERENCE 99940-21-651LIMITED EDITION TITANIUM WRISTWATCH WITH FLYING TOURBILLON CIRCA 2006

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Girard-Perregaux
  • SEA HAWK II PRO 'CHALLENGER OF RECORD', REFERENCE 99940-21-651LIMITED EDITION TITANIUM WRISTWATCH WITH FLYING TOURBILLON CIRCA 2006
Dial: carbon fiber Calibre: cal. GP V97 manual wind, 18 jewelsCase: titanium, helium escape valve, screw-down crown and backCase number: limited edition 19/32Closure: titanium Girard Perregaux pin buckle Dimensions: 44mm diameterSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity dated May 2006, Flying Tourbillon booklet, instructions manual, limited edition presentation case

Condition

DIAL: in good condition, with no signs of ageing CASE: with scuffs and marks throughout, consistent with age and wear of the timepiece. With one deeper scratch to the top right lug and small dint on the reverse left hand lug. MOVEMENT: working at time of cataloguing 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. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**. Please note Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report 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. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. 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. Please be advised that wristbands 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS (ONLINE ONLY).

Catalogue Note

In 2006, Girard Perregaux unveiled the ‘Challenger of Record’ Tourbillon in an exclusive limited edition of 32 examples, paying homage to the celebrated Golden Gate Yacht Club established in 1939. The manufacture combined the very finest of its haute-horlogerie craft with extremely modern materials and enduring technology to offer a genuine sports watch. In order to safely integrate a flying tourbillon into a diver’s watch, Girard Perregaux concealed the GP V97 caliber inside a thick lightweight titanium case. The sapphire crystal’s impressive 4.85mm thickness and the case’s helium-escape valve further-enhance the water and pressure resistance, allowing the flying tourbillon to reach the outstanding depth of 3000m.
This rare titanium example is offered with its original presentation case and represents a great opportunity for the sports and horology enthusiast to acquire an outstanding conversation piece combining the very best of tradition with extreme capability.