Lot 73
  • 73

Franck Muller

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • RETAILED BY ASPREY & GARRARD: A YELLOW GOLD TONNEAU-FORM WRISTWATCH WITH RETROGRADE SECONDSREF 2852 NO 05 CIRCA 2005
  • Yellow Gold, Alligator
  • length 43 mm
• manual winding jeweled nickel lever movement • silvered guilloché dial, Arabic numerals, outer minute track, fan-form sector for retrograde seconds • 18k yellow gold tonneau-form case, solid case back secured by 4 screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Franck Muller buckle 

Condition

Movement 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. Retrograde seconds lags at 60-seconds and returns slightly before reaching the end of the fan form. Dial in excellent condition. Case in overall good condition with scratches overall consistent with use. 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.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a Franck Muller presentation box.