VIANNEY HALTER | A FINE WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC JUMPING HOUR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES, MADE FOR GOLDPFEILGOLDPFEIL CIRCA 2001

• automatic movement, 35 jewels • displays for jumping hour, moon-phases and minutes with constant seconds • 18k white gold rectangular case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws •  case and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Vianney Halter buckle

The movement and all functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial with a minor signs of wear at center. The bezel with minor surface wear toward the bezel of the jumping hour, moon-phases and minute. The band with minor surface scratches and dings toward the edges, particularly at 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock. The case back with a ding to the upper center and a minor surface scratch right above the lower right screw, otherwise the watch is in good overall condition and is a very attractive piece. The buckle with minor signs of wear at places. * 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. **Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information.
"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."

Accompanied by a Vianney Halter DVD, instruction manual and presentation box. Vianney Hatler is a very innovative, unique independent watchmaker of the modern era. He has created many signature pieces such as the Antiqua, Opus 3 and most recently, the Deep Space Tourbillon. His name is relatively minute in the public eyes as his production number is incredibly small in comparison to other independent watchmakers.  Aspired to transform the traditional method of time keeping, Halter explores the option of creating time pieces that can represent steampunk from science fiction. Therefore, his watches often have a certain degree of resemblance to the appearance of a spacecraft, machinery and so on.

The present watch is a collaboration piece between German luxury brand Goldpfeil and Vianney Halter. They wanted to produce a watch that has never appeared in the market before. The watch was inspired by vintage rangefinder cameras, therefore, the tiny hand hammered dimple on the case is intended to imitate the appearance of the leather wrap on vintage cameras. The watch was produced in 2001 and was sold for a retail price of CHF65,000.