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gilt half plate movement, cylinder escapement, plain three armed balance, plunge repeat activating the quarters and the bellows for the 'barking dog', gilt-metal cuvette, eccentric white enamel dial with roman numerals, all within a frame of translucent blue enamel over a fine guilloché background, the lower portion of the dial with a vari-colored gold scene of a dog chasing a fleeing swan, the head raises and lowers on the upward sweep the dog barks the hours and quarters, the reverse with enguine-turned pink gold case with plain cartouche at the bottom, engine-turned band, case Maker's mark F.A. stamped to the back cover

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it would benefit from a service soon. The repeating mechanism do not strikes (barkes) the correct hours. The blue enamel to the dial has signs of restauration and some noticeable chips (especially around the hours hole). The minute hand is loose. Case back with light scuffs and noticeable dent at 5 o'clock.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
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."

本品可媲美著名製錶師Piguet and Meylan聯手製作的「獵犬」系列。Piguet and Meylan合夥期間製作多件臻品，至今於鐘錶界仍享負盛名。出自其手華美絢麗之音樂自動鐘、魔術動偶箱，及獵犬自動懷錶更是備受愛戴。「獵犬」系列編號皆小於300，應屬Piguet and Meylan最早期的作品。迄今所知「獵犬」系列懷表僅存約二十一件。

此作設計獨特，報時方式以一連串叫吠聲替代一般響鑼鳴鐘。

構圖上，本品創作靈感源自Jean-Baptiste Oudry於1740年代所繪之「攻擊天鵝的獵犬」。

其他相關「獵犬」作例，請參考Cecil Clutton及George Daniels，《Watches》，倫敦，1979年，圖245a-d，及瑞士力洛克鐘錶博物館，蒙特城堡，《Les Chefs-d’œuvre de la Collection Sandoz》，2009年，頁64。