German

• gilt brass hexagonal movement with verge escapement, fusée and chain for going train, standing barrels for the strike and quarters, winged balance cock pierced and engraved with foliate scrolls, foot conforming to the shape of the backplate, numbered countwheel, two steel hammers, pull repeat now lacking • later 3½ inch gilt-metal dial with outer Arabic numerals and inner Roman numerals, steel spade hands, central alarm disc • hexagonal gilt-brass case with glazed apertures on all sides within lozenge frames, raised on six turned feet, the bell set into the base • backplate appears to be signed Gabrhr, London

Together with a key stamped with the Augsburg pineapple mark. It is ticking and chiming. The hands and chapter ring are later. The majority of the body of the case, dial and feet have been silvered. It is signed Gabrhr, London, however that likely refers to the point of retail rather than manufacture.
"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.

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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."

Accompanied by a fitted wooden travel case.