Lot 2665
  • 2665

RICHARD MILLE | A FINE AND RARE PINK GOLD TONNEAU-FORM SEMI-SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND TORQUE INDICATIONNO 140 RM002 AE PG CIRCA 2007

Estimate
800,000 - 1,500,000 HKD
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE PINK GOLD TONNEAU-FORM SEMI-SKELETONIZED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND TORQUE INDICATIONNO 140 RM002 AE PG CIRCA 2007
  • pink gold
  • dimensions 38 x 45 mm
• cal. RM002-V2 manual winding movement, 30 jewels, visible one-minute tourbillon • semi-skeletonized dial with Arabic numerals and luminous dots, skeletonized hands with luminous pointers, fan-form sector for 78-hour power reserve and torque indications • 18k pink gold tonneau-form case, function setting activates through the push button in the crown to select W (Winding), N (Neutral) and H (Hands), case back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold and titanium Richard Mille folding clasp

Condition

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial and hands in very good condition. Case in very good condition with some surface wear to the bezel. Edge of the bezel near 1 o'clock and 9 o'clock position has some very minor pinhead dings. Overall in very good condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's expense. 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 a Richard Mille certificate, instruction manual and presentation box. Regarded as one of the most cutting edge watchmakers, Richard Mille introduced RM002 in 2001 as a skeletonized tourbillon model equipped with torque indicator. RM002 was recognized as one of the pioneering models of the brand with its use of openwork dial and transparent case back instead of conventional opaque dial. All these technologically advanced developments paved way for the numerous breakthroughs shown in later Richard Mille models.