Richard Mille

• cal. RM014 manual winding nickel lever movement, 23 jewels, visible balance rotating in one-minute tourbillon, ceramic endstone • semi-skeletonized dial with painted white Arabic numerals and luminescent dots, fan-form sectors for 78 hours power reserve and torque indications, logo of The Maltese Falcon at 9 • platinum tonneau-form case, function setting activates through the push button in the crown to select C (Winding), N (Neutral) and L (Hands), case back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a titanium Richard Mille twin folding buckle

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. Case in overall fair condition with significant surface wear, markings, scuffing, and small indentations consistent with frequent use. Condition visible by the naked eye. Case could benefit overall from cleaning. Power reserve and torque indication working properly. Dial and movement in excellent 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."

The present lot, dubbed the 'Maltese Falcon,' was created by Richard Mille in 2006 as an homage to the vessel of the same name, built by the Perini Navi boatyards. The yacht measures 289 feet and was the largest sailing yacht at the time of its construction and was commissioned by Thomas Perkins, who also was the original owner of the present lot. Perkins was a Venture Capitalist who was additionally well known as an outgoing philanthropist, technology innovator, and, as evidenced in his commissioning of the Maltese Falcon yacht, an avid sailor and yachting enthusiast. The present lot is distinguished from regular production RM014s which bear a Perini Navy logo to the dial.