Blancpain

• automatic nickel lever movement 6925, 25 jewels • silvered dial set with spiral lines of diamonds, oversized twin aperture for date, aperture for one-minute tourbillon carriage • 18k white gold circular case, diamond-set bezel and lugs, screw down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Blancpain folding buckle

Automatic movement and tourbillon are in working order when cataloguing. Dial is very nice and clean with all stones intact. Case with light surface scratches to the band and side of lugs, one very light minor scuff to the right lower lug. Overall condition appears to be very good. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to 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."

With a Blancpain certificate, instruction manual and a presentation box with outer packaging.

Founded in 1735, Blancpain has been famous for pioneering in the field of horology, introducing major innovations in making complications and not producing any watch with quartz movement.  Moving forward, Blancpain has applied this philosophy in the world of jewelry. 

The original and exclusive "rail effect" gem-setting is presented on the dial of the new Léman Tourbillon Grande Date Diamants. Considerable amount of research has been conducted in order to develop this new gem-setting style - for which a patent has been filed - with a view to breathing fresh life into contemporary and dynamic variations of jewellery watches.

The outward radiance of this exceptional timepiece is matched by its interior beauty. The Tourbillon Grande Date Diamants in the Léman collection houses Blancpain Calibre 6925, a mechanical self-winding movement with a 7-day power reserve, composed of 307 components. This subtle mechanism, in addition to its remarkable flying tourbillon visible at 12 o'clock, features a large date display at 6 o'clock. The brilliance of the avant-garde watchmaking skills and the splendour of gem-setting technics together weaved a harmonious symphony.