Lot 8
  • 8

Audemars Piguet

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
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Description

  • A TANTALUM AND YELLOW GOLD SKELETONISED AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION CASE D 82705 NO 26 ROYAL OAK CIRCA 2000
  • STAINLESS STEEL, YELLOW GOLD
  • diameter 39 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 175 mm
• cal. 2120/4 automatic nickel lever movement, 38 jewels, Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, pierced and engraved signed rotor with 21k gold rim • skeletonised dial, outer minute track, three subsidiary dials indicating month combined with leap year indication, date and day, aperture for moon phases • tantulum Royal Oak case with pink gold octagonal bezel, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial, movement and bracelet signed • tantalum and yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with folding clasp 

Condition

The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. The dial is in a very good condition. The case is in a good condition, it has minor scratches consistent with little use.
"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."