卡地亞

• 手動上弦擒縱機芯9452 MC，印有日內瓦印記，19顆寶石，單一金屬擺輪於一分鐘陀飛輪托架內旋轉 • 銀色穿孔錶盤配灰色車床雕刻飾紋背景，羅馬和條狀數字時標，視窗透視一分鐘浮動式陀飛輪及秒鐘 • 18k粉紅金錶殼，鑲蛋面藍寶石錶冠，藍寶石水晶玻璃透蓋由8顆螺絲固定 • 錶殼、錶盤和機芯印有品牌標誌 • 備卡地亞18k粉紅金折叠錶扣

* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

Manual winding movement and tourbillon in working order when cataloging. Dial is very clean and nice, in excellent condition. One scratch over the crystal top at 11 o'clock. Case with some light surface scratches and one scuff on bezel near 10 o'clock. Overall in good condition. Case numbered 3088 No 216, movement numbered 1257. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**. Original Retail Price: approximately HK $820,000 (*for reference only)
"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."

近年來，高端珠寶之皇卡地亞開始在國際高端鐘錶舞臺大放異彩。卡地亞於2008年推出旗下第一枚印有日內瓦印記的腕錶──「Ballon Bleu」飛行陀飛輪腕錶，該款腕錶不單標誌著卡地亞正式躋身複雜腕表殿堂，亦奠定了品牌在高端鐘錶界的一定地位。

宛如氣球般輕盈的錶殼搭載細膩的穿孔車床雕刻飾紋錶盤，所營造出來的立體視覺令腕錶彷彿浮於腕上。腕錶恰到好處的線條剛柔並濟，展現出無比的優雅氣度。浮動式陀飛輪結合簽名式C字陀飛輪框架及夾橋，運轉時的動態美令人目不暇給。腕錶細節處處出流露雅緻美感，絕對值得藏家細細鑑賞品味。