瑞士製

• 寶石擒縱機芯，部份寶石置於螺絲固定的黃金套筒內 • 白色琺瑯錶盤有極幼細紋，羅馬數字，四個小錶盤顯示月份連閏年顯示、日期、小三針連視窗顯示月相和英文星期，外環刻有300個刻度 • 豐富和精工雕刻懷錶描繪由馬蹄和韁繩環繞的種馬，錶緣飾以葉狀和幾何圖案，錶背有同款雕刻 • 機芯印有品牌標誌，錶殼帶編號

*拍品資料以英文圖錄為準，中文翻譯僅供參考。

A very impressive piece. The movement is running and the striking is in phase at the time of cataloguing, however it may require an adjustment in the future as the chronograph does 'stick' from time to time and would require service to function with consistency. The catalogue photograph accurately depicts the condition of the dial, which does show hairline cracks to the subsidiary dials and at 6:30, and a chip between 10 and 20 of the seconds dial. The case with excellent definition throughout, some light scuffs from age but the engraving is beautifully executed and the detail is well preserved.
"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."

此品印證了鐘錶學的精密性及起源。現藏家對孟買鐘錶學的研究發現當地兩枚相類精密度的手錶。第二枚相信是由海德拉巴君主委託而製造，後來被印度一個擁有國際企業集團的成功的實業家獲得。考慮到君主對瑞士頂級手錶的喜愛以及對競賽馬匹的熱情，這傳說應屬實。於2011年4月，蘇富比售出一只備萬年曆計時鐘錶，與此品的複雜性相同，備海德拉巴君主刻字。他擁有眾多頂級汽車、珠寶及手錶，更是數百匹賽馬的馬主。於1868年，他父親開辦了海德拉巴賽馬會，是印度現今最著名的賽道之一。現在的印度精英仍繼續賽馬這貴族消遣。

有關為印度市場製作的手錶，詳見Jaquet, E. & Chapuis, A.著，《Technique and History of the Swiss Watch》，100，128-9頁。作者寫到「這些（印度市場）手錶的機芯複雜性非常。為這國家的富紳而設的手錶均備三問 ，時有其他特別功能。」

此品應為Le Brassus 的資深製錶匠Louise-Elisée Piguet (1836-1924)所製造，他以17歲之齡製作複雜機芯於鐘錶界打響名堂。