Lot 286
  • 286

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 CHF
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Description

  • A LARGE LIMITED EDITION PVD-COATED STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERS CASE E21688 NO 154/500 ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE END OF DAYS CIRCA 2000
  • stainless steel
  • diameter 42 mm thickness 14 mm
• cal. 2226/2840 automatic nickel lever movement, 54 jewels, mono-metallic balance • black textured dial, yellow highlighted applied luminescent Arabic numerals, aperture for date, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • PVD-coated stainless steel Royal Oak case, octagonal bezel and solid case back secured by 8 screws • case, dial, and movement signed • PVD-coated steel Audemars Piguet buckle

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. Automatic movement is in working order while cataloguing and the chronograph is operating, however the hand to the 12-minute register is nor resetting perfectly at 12.. Dial is clean and intact. Case in very good condition. Overall in very good condition.
"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

The present lot is known as the End of Days model, which was made in a limited series of 500 pieces. The model was featured in the 1996 movie 'End of Days' starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.