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CHARLES OUDIN, PARIS | A FINE GOLD OPEN-FACED TWO-TRAIN WATCH WITH INDEPENDENT DEAD CENTRE SECONDS, DUAL TIME, THERMOMETER AND DATENO. 35026, CIRCA 1865
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
- Charles Oudin
- A FINE GOLD OPEN-FACED TWO-TRAIN WATCH WITH INDEPENDENT DEAD CENTRE SECONDS, DUAL TIME, THERMOMETER AND DATENO. 35026, CIRCA 1865
- diameter 50.5mm
• Movement: gilded, lever escapement, separate train for independent jumping centre seconds, bi-metallic compensation balance, signed Ch. Oudin, Paris, Palais Royal 52• Dial: white enamel, three subsidiary dials for date and first and second time zones each with minute ring, sector for thermometer graduated in black for Fahrenheit and red for Centigrade, outer ring for central jumping seconds, signed Ch. Oudin• Case: gold, plain polished covers, rounded bezels, stop slide to independently start/stop centre seconds, pushers either side of pendant for separately adjusting each time zone, polished gold cuvette engraved Ch. Oudin, Horloger de la Marine, 17 Avenue de l'Opéra, Paris, no.35026, case back with maker's mark A.M within oval cartouche, inside back and inside cuvette numbered 6910
Provenance
Habsburg Feldman Geneva, 10th April 1988, lot 278
Condition
Movement: running at time of cataloguing, winding and hand-setting for both dials are operational. Stop slide activation also operational for centre seconds. Dial: with small chip to edge below 30-minute marker, othewise appears to be in good condition. Case: with light marks and scuffs.
"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."
"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."