Audemars Piguet

• cal. 2385 automatic nickel lever movement, 37 jewels, mono-metallic balance • two-tone silvered textured dial, 3 subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, aperture for date, red Alinghi logo to the 12 hours register • 18k pink gold Royal Oak case, octagonal bezel, screw-down crown, back of the case engraved with a scene dipicting two racing sailing boats, chronograph pushers in the band • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp

Automatic movement running, date advancing and chronograph function fully operational while cataloguing. Dial looks nice and clean. Case and buckle with minor scuffs from light wear only. Overall appears in very good condition. Back of the case numbered E 86032.
"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.

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Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

This watch was produced in a limited edition of 200 examples in pink gold for the 30th Anniversary of the Royal Oak in 2003 and dedicated to the Alinghi team, winner of the America's Cup in 2003.