Franck Muller

• cal. 97 manual winding movement, 50 jewels, repeating on gongs with 2 hammers • two-tone silvered dial, subsidiary dials for the day, date, leap year, 24-hour indication, and moon-phases, pyramidal blued steel indexes with Arabic numerals for the hours and minutes, outer minute track, fan form retrograde sector for the month and equation-of-time, hand for the sonnerie selection at 2 • 18k white gold circular case, snap-on sapphire crystal display case back, reeded case band, repeater activated by a slide at 10, Grande/Petite/Silence slide at 2, correctors to the band, large hinged lugs • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Franck Muller deployant clasp

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. All functions to the calendar and repeater properly working. Dial in good condition. Case in good condition with some slight wear to the edges, slight scratches overall, lugs with slightly more visible wear. 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."

Franck Muller debuted the caliber 97 in 1997. The movement combines a perpetual calendar and equation of time with a Grande and Petite Sonnerie with minute repeater. This combination is housed in an impressive 37 mm platinum case with elongated hinged lugs and has a unique, almost vintage, aesthetic. This watch contains such intricate details, incredible design and complication to give the piece an air of an independent watchmaker, an example of a wristwatch made by Franck Muller in the early period of the company. One other example of the caliber 97, set with diamonds, has appeared at auction to date, and this lot presents the opportunity to own a highlight from an illustrious career.