Lot 233
  • 233

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Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • A Fine and Very Rare Limited Edition Platinum Split Seconds Cushion-Form Chronograph Wristwatch with Registers and TachometerPAM00158 No F05/10 Radiomir Rattrapante Circa 2003
  • platinum, alligator
  • diameter 42mm, thickness 16mm
• Venus cal. 185 manual winding nickel lever movement, 20 jewels, mono-metallic balance • black dial, luminescent baton indexes and hands, 3 subsidiary dials for 30-minute, 12-hour registers and constant seconds, outer tachymeter scale • cushion-form platinum case, two chronograph pushers and split second coaxial pusher in the crown, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold double deployant clasp

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, 5 December 2005, lot 172

Condition

Movement running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Case has normal wear with slight scratches to the band and some scratches to the case back. Chronograph hands slightly oxidized. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further 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

With the original box, instruction manual and guarantee card.

The PAM00158 was created as an extremely limited edition of 10 pieces containing a Venus split second movement.