FRANÇOIS-LOUIS GODON, PARIS | A RARE GOLD AND ENAMEL DOUBLE DIALLED WATCH WITH DATE AND WORLD TIME INDICATIONCIRCA 1790

• Movement: gilded full plate, cylinder escapement, plain flat balance, decoratively pierced and engraved balance bridge concealed beneath the centre of world time dial, regulation arm visible to edge of backplate, rounded pillars, fusee and chain, gilt metal dust ring, signed F. L. Godon, Ro. de Camara de S.M.C. (watchmaker to the catholic King of Spain)• Dials: mean time dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, inner minute ring with Arabic numeral quarter hour divisions, outer date ring, gilt metal hour and minute hands, steel date indication hand, aperture for winding, signed F. L. Godon Ro de Camara de S.M.C. • world time dial: translucent blue enamel over engine-turned decoration, the edge marked with 48 cities, inner revolving disc with white enamel chapter ring, Roman numerals, centre with translucent blue enamel over engine turning, heightened with gold stars • Case: gold, the bezels with opaque enamel heightened with translucent green and orange enamel, pusher through pendant to release sprung case catches

Movement: just running for short periods of time at time of cataloguing so it has not been possible to check operation of world time indication. Dial: front dial with some small scratches, chipping around the winding aperture. World time dial appears to be in good overall condition. Case: front bezel with a couple of enamel repairs, some chipping and repairs to enamel beneath the pendant.
"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."