TIFFANY & CO. | A YELLOW GOLD OPEN-FACE SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH MINUTE REPEATING KEYLESS WATCH WITH ENAMEL DIALMVT 77841 CASE 77841 CIRCA 1920

• manual winding movement, two hammers repeating on two gongs • white enamel dial, Breguet numeral, subsidiary seconds • 18k yellow gold hinged case, split-seconds chronograph button to the band, cuvette inscribe with "Julien Ashton Ripley 1900", minute-repeating slide to the band • case, dial, cuvette, and movement signed by retailer

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing, split-second chronograph is working properly, but the recoil of the 2nd chronograph hand is slightly soft. The repeating mechanism is repeating in phase however the tone is soft and the pace is considerably fast in the beginning but slows down very much toward the end. The crystal with is slightly chipped at 4 o'clock. The bezel with minor signs of wear and tiny pinhead dings at 11 o'clock. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time 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."