ALBERT G. PIGUET, LE SENTIER | AN EXTREMELY RARE AND VERY FINE OPEN-FACED KEYLESS WATCH BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF RESONANCE WITH DOUBLE LEVER ESCAPEMENT AND TWO GUILLAUME BALANCES, IN ASSOCIATED GOLD CASE WITH EXHIBITION BACK MOVEMENT 1933, NO.220, CASE 1970s

• Movement: damascened, single train with differential gearing releasing power to the double lever escapement, two Guillaume balance each with swan-neck precision regulation, 29 jewels, signed Albert G. Piguet, Le Sentier, 1933 • Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute ring, sunken subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands• Case: later purpose-built gold case with glazed back

Movement: running at time of cataloguing. There is slippage with the winding - this appears to be due to a miss-meshing between the stem's winding wheel and the movement's winding train - pressing slightly on the crown appears to clear the issue so it would appear to need a height adjustment. Handsetting is adjusting. Dial: appears to be in good conditon, may possibly be later, perhaps added when cased in the 1970s. Case: later with Swiss hallmarks for 18ct gold and in good condition.
"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."