Lot 2523
  • 2523

AUDEMARS PIGUET | A LIMITED EDITION STAINLESS STEEL AND TANTALUM AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERS, MADE TO COMMEMORATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SINCERE FINE WATCHES CASE F15161 ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE SINCERE EDITION CIRCA 2005

Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description

  • A LIMITED EDITION STAINLESS STEEL AND TANTALUM AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERS, MADE TO COMMEMORATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SINCERE FINE WATCHES CASE F15161 ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE SINCERE EDITION CIRCA 2005
  • stainless steel, tantalum
  • diameter 42 mm
• cal.2226/2840 automatic movement, 54 jewels • silvered Tapisserie dial, applied luminous Arabic numerals, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, magnified aperture for date • stainless steel Royal Oak Offshore case with crown guard, tantalum octagonal bezel and case back secured by 8 screws, chronograph pushers to the band • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Audemars Piguet folding clasp

Condition

The movement and all chronograph functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the calendar functions are working properly.The bezel with very minor signs of wear between 10 and 11 o'clock, otherwise the watch is in excellent overall condition and is like new. The folding clasp with minor signs of wear toward the buckle. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.**Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected 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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by an Audemars Piguet presentation box.