E.H. JACCARD & CIE, GENEVA | A GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER MINUTE REPEATING WATCH WITH CHRONOGRAPH, MADE FOR THE AUSTRIAN MARKETCIRCA 1900

Movement: gilded, lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, two polished steel hammers striking on two gongs, ruby endstone • Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer chronograph seconds scale, gold Louis XV hands and blued steel chronograph hand, subsidiary seconds at 6 o 'clock and 30 minute recording at 12 o'clock • Case: 14ct gold polished case, the front with polychrome enamel Austrian Coat of Arms, the reverse with diamond and paste set monogram beneath a crown, chronograph button in the band at 12, cuvette with inscription and signed E.H. Jaccard & Cie, Geneva, cover and cuvette numbered 30536   

Case: The insides of the cases are yellow at the edges that might indicate that the panels have been let in to the case.There is some evidence of some repairs to the hinges. Dial: Clean, with no visible cracks. Movement: The watch runs when wound but the slide repeat button is not engaging or activating. The chronograph button sticks but does activate the chronograph hand and resets correctly.
"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."