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American Watch Company, 沃爾瑟姆
估價
6,000 - 9,000 CHF
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描述
- 美國授軍海洋拯救錶：18K黃金獵錶式錶殼懷錶年份約1863，編號150002
- 18k yellow gold
- 直徑57毫米
• 鍍金四份三機板擒縱機芯，螺絲鑲嵌環軸內有20顆寶石，Charles W. Fogg's 專利顫動游絲螺柱，無卡度游絲，Stratton's專利發條盒 • 黃金內蓋 • 白色琺瑯錶盤，羅馬數字，小三針，藍鋼指針 • 車床雕刻錶殼，錶蓋有champlevé琺瑯獎章描述一宗救生事件，背面有美國國徽的紅色和黑色champlevé獎章，磨砂外圈，錶蓋內刻有 「The President of the United States to Capt. John Williams of the BR. ship Exodus for the rescue of the crew of the AM: ship John Rhynas 1863」• 錶盤和機芯印有品牌標誌 • 備一枚同款18k黃金鍊帶配丁字棒和鑰匙
* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準，中文翻譯僅供參考。
* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準，中文翻譯僅供參考。
Condition
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a service soon. Dial in good condition. The case with significant wear to the engine-turning. Both champlevé medallions with small areas of enamel missing but overall 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.
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."
"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."
拍品資料及來源
在十九世紀的歷史，美國總統代表美國人民頒授手錶予一位無私地在海上救了一個美國公民的外國人。被稱為「非美國公民海上拯救生命官方獎」，林肯總統在1862年批准了頒授儀式。手錶錶面通常有海上救援圖案，錶背有美國總統印章。1863年10月7日，Exodus號船長約翰威廉協助Julie Clare號與三桅帆船John Rhymes 號碰撞的船員和乘客。