Lot 91
  • 91

Breguet

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • A PLATINUM AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERSCIRCA 2000 NO 3315
  • Crocodile strap
  • diameter 35 mm
• cal. 576 automatic movement • silvered guilloché dial, Roman numerals to the matte chapter ring, outer ring calibrated for 60 units, blued steel Breguet hands, three subsidiary dials for 30-minute and 12-hour registers and constant seconds, aperture for date • engraved inscription to the case back secured by six screws, two chronograph pushers to the coin-edge band • case, dial and movement signed • platinum Breguet deployant clasp

Condition

The movement is running while cataloguing. However it might require service soon. The dial appears to be in nice condition with no visible imperfections. The case is in overall nice condition with no traces of wear. There are small marks on the outside of the upper lugs. The case back is engraved "TEMPUS FUGIT HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY. LOVE, LISA." The watch is further accompanied by a pouch and tie-tag. The strap of this watch contains endangered species, please see Important Notices for information.
"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."

Catalogue Note

A similar example of this reference is illustrated in Breguet, E., Breguet: Watchmaker Since 1775, p. 250.