AUDEMARS PIGUET | A LIMITED EDITION YELLOW GOLD GRANDE AND PETITE SONNERIE REPEATING WRISTWATCHREF 25750.BA.00.A002XX.01 CASE D51161 NO 09/50 JULES AUDEMARS GRANDE SONNERIE CIRCA 1997

• cal. 2868 manual winding lever movement, 51 jewels, repeating and striking on two gongs • white dial, applied gold Arabic and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds • 18k yellow gold case, quarter repeating activation button to the band, grande sonnerie/petit sonnerie/silent slide at 2 o'clock, back secured by 5 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet buckle

The movement is running and repeating at the time of cataloguing, grande and petite sonnerie is functioning correctly. Dial in good condition. Case with light scuffs throughout but overall in good condition. Accompanied by a blank certificate of origin booklet. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required the buyer's discretion.
"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."

Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet presentation case. Founded in 1875 Audemars Piguet are specialists in the manufacture of complicated watches. With a strong history of precision watchmaking this Le Brass based firm is one of the oldest manufacturers still under the original family's ownership.This watch pays tribute to one of the brands founders, Jules Audemars. The Grande Sonnerie minute repeater was introduced in 1997 and is an excellent example of Audemars Piguet's tradition of horological craftsmanship and outstanding expertise.