百達翡麗

• 手動上弦擒縱機芯20'''GC，印有日內瓦印記，44顆寶石，雙金屬補償擺輪，鵝頸式微調器，三問報時備雙簧• 白色琺瑯錶盤，羅馬數字，藍鋼指針，4個小錶盤顯示星期、日期連秒鐘、月份連月相及30分鐘計時 •18K黃金圓型錶殼，錶面繪有琺瑯、揭蓋式內蓋繪有一位年輕女士及男士肖像，透明內蓋 以黃金刻有Grande Complication Realisee Specialement Pour M. William Apikian 1984• 錶側2時位置設有追針計時按鈕，計時按鈕設於2時及3時位置中間，大小自鳴開關按鈕設於6時和7時位置之間，三問報時功能開關設於8時位置•錶殼、錶盤、機芯印有品牌標誌 •以琺瑯刻有G. Menni簽名

拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

Movement and all functions are working in order while cataloguing. Beautiful and clear striking sounds resonance through the solid 18k yellow gold case. Dial is very nice and clean, no signs of any cracks. Case is well preserved throughtout, only very light surface scuffs. Hallmarks are strong and clear. Enamel is also well preserved. An extremely fine and collectible piece of art. Highly recommended. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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."

附帶原廠精美18k黃金及棕色琺瑯錶座連錶盒、證書、詳細說明書、同款棕色琺瑯調校筆及後補資料庫精萃。

百達翡麗在1980年代間，以最傳統嚴謹的製錶精神著手研發生產一系列為數稀少的高端複雜功能懷錶，以延續其歷史悠久且盛名獨具的製錶技藝。儘管皆使用其20''' 機芯，但每一件作品皆是匠心獨具之鉅作，以最卓越的品質見證百達翡麗在高端製錶工藝中舉世推崇的不凡地位。大多數的超級複雜功能時計皆為開面設計(OPEN-FACED)。其中以搭載機芯編號866776的942型號超複雜功能時計為例，便曾刊載於1993年百達翡麗目錄中，與此次拍品機芯號碼僅相差4號。研究指出，此懷錶為公開市場上類似錶款中唯一出現過的雙蓋獵錶 (HUNTING-CASED)。

除了其無懈可擊的功能，這款懷錶更以當代珍稀工藝琺瑯師G. Menni 最好的作品加以裝飾，無疑錦上添花。琺瑯的藝術只有造詣最為超凡熟練且極富耐性的工匠才得以掌握。百達翡麗一直對能工巧匠及其超凡傑作推崇備至，並致力於透過與最優秀的日內瓦鐘錶結合來保存這種幾乎失傳的技藝。這些珍稀的百達翡麗時計往往為尊貴客戶量身訂製，其主題包括著名的風景和肖像油畫、名人甚至是錶主的家庭成員。據了解，此錶是百達翡麗為一名藏家特別打造，錶蓋兩面以琺瑯彩描繪其子女肖像。近來百達翡麗開面琺瑯懷錶皆受到藏家追捧，儘管無複雜功能亦屢屢在公開拍賣市場創新高，此次拍品為一高端複雜功能獵錶，雙面錶殼以微型琺瑯完美裝飾，其珍稀程度不言而喻。