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IWC | BIG PILOT'S ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY, REF. IW502709 UNIQUE WHITE GOLD ANNUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH 7-DAY POWER RESERVE INDICATIONMADE IN 2018
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- BIG PILOT'S ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPÉRY, REF. IW502709 UNIQUE WHITE GOLD ANNUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH 7-DAY POWER RESERVE INDICATIONMADE IN 2018
Dial: brown, rhodium-platedCalibre: cal. 52850 automatic, 36 jewelsCase: 18k white gold, sapphire crystal display screw-down backCase number: 2'345'678Closure: an 18k white gold IWC folding claspDimensions: 46.2mmSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: IWC certificate and presentation case
Condition
This watch is offered factory-new and was directly delivered from IWC Schaffhausen. 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.
"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."
"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
It is a pleasure for Sotheby’s to join IWC Schaffhausen to present this unique Big Pilot's Annual Calendar Watch, Antoine de Saint Exupéry, with 7-day power reserve indication. The white gold watch is to be auctioned in aid of the Antoine Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation, the proceeds will be helping it to support the association Arrimage. Among numerous projects, this institution conducts pioneering art and educational workshops allowing visually-impaired children to have access for the very first time to the original illustrations of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "The Little Prince" by teaching them how to read drawings through the sense of touch.
For the world-famous poet and author of “The Little Prince”, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, poetry and technology, writing and flying were two sides of the same coin. The Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar brings these two worlds together. On the front side of the watch, the annual calendar displays the month, the date and the day of the week in three separate apertures. The reverse side shows the movement and rotor in the form of an airplane. Thanks to power from two barrels, the IWC-manufactured 52850 calibre supplies the higher torque necessary to drive the three display discs in the annual calendar. The barrels also provide sufficient energy to keep the watch running for a week when fully wound.
This watch is being sold for charity and therefore has not been given an auction estimate; the current suggested retail price is CHF 36'000.
For the world-famous poet and author of “The Little Prince”, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, poetry and technology, writing and flying were two sides of the same coin. The Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar brings these two worlds together. On the front side of the watch, the annual calendar displays the month, the date and the day of the week in three separate apertures. The reverse side shows the movement and rotor in the form of an airplane. Thanks to power from two barrels, the IWC-manufactured 52850 calibre supplies the higher torque necessary to drive the three display discs in the annual calendar. The barrels also provide sufficient energy to keep the watch running for a week when fully wound.
This watch is being sold for charity and therefore has not been given an auction estimate; the current suggested retail price is CHF 36'000.