AUDEMARS PIGUET | MILLENARY MASERATI, REF 26069PTLIMITED EDITION PLATINUM SEMI-SKELETONISED TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATIONCIRCA 2010

Dial: semi-skeletonised Calibre: cal. 2884 manual winding, 30 jewels Movement number: 678'500 Case: platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws Case number: F94'872, 102/150 Closure: alligator strap signed Audemars Piguet, platinum Audemars Piguet folding clasp Dimensions: 42 x 47 mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Audemars Piguet extract from the archives, instruction manual and presentation case

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph functioning. CASE: in very good condition with well-defined lugs and crisp inscriptions and hallmarks on the back. There is some surface wear visible with the naked eye. DIAL: semi-skeletonised dial in excellent condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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."

To celebrating the success of the Maserati MC12 in the 2005 FIA GT Manufacturers' Cup, Audemars Piguet introduced the Millenary MC12 Tourbillon Chronograph watch in 2006. The "Millenary" model is signified by its characteristic oval case, completed with matching colors and the Maserati Trident, the design of this watch is based on the road-going Maserati MC12 super car, famously painted in white and blue, it was the homologation car for the FIA GT1 Championship. Powered by the Calibre 2884 manually wound movement, this avant-garde timepiece features a 30 minute chronograph function with pushers in unique 10 and 2 positions. The beautiful dial presents an impressive futuristic appearance with its skeletonized center section, in which the off-centered dial frame showcases a tachymetre, and the left side displays a scale for the 10 day power reserve indication. Visible through the center of the dial are two mainspring barrels, and a distinctive blue bridge made from Eloxed aluminum has been mounted below the one-minute tourbillon.

This highly complicated watch reinterprets classical watchmaking specialties with new and exciting technology, only available in a very limited number of 150 pieces worldwide.