MB&F | LEGACY MACHINE PERPETUAL, REFERENCE 03.WL.B A WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR SEMI-SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESEVE AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION, CIRCA 2017

Dial: semi-skeletonised greyCalibre: mechanical, 41 jewelsCase: 18k white gold, sapphire crystal display secured by 8 screwsCase number: 03W63221Closure: grey MB&F alligator strap and 18k white gold and titanium double folding claspSize: 44.5 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movementAccessories: MB&F International Warranty Validation, instruction manual and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. All functions are working properly. The watch has been worn maybe once or twice with only extremely minor surface wear to the case. Otherwise it is in excellent overall 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."

Perpetual calendar is a function that many watch enthusiasts would consider as one of the most traditional and functional but yet most problematic functions ever designed in the history of watchmaking. An operating perpetual calendar on a watch can make life easier by indicating the day, date and month of each year, including leap years for a 100 years. However a fatal flaw among all perpetual calendar is that any manipulation or adjustment of the date during changeover can result in damage to its mechanism. In 2016, MB&F and the talented independent watchmaker Stephen McDonnell, an former instructor at WOSTEP had collaborated to redesign the old perpetual calendar complication. They had managed to create the Legacy Machine Perpetual with a fully-integrated perpetual calendar for which corrections can be performed whenever desired.

With a dome shape sapphire crystal, the user is able to speculate the advance technicality of every single micro part. The user can also be inspired by the complicated movements of this machine. Furthermore please note MB&F has generously offer a complimentary service for the successful buyer of this watch within six months after purchase, including shipping fee of the watch to the MB&F atelier in Switzerland and an one-year warranty will also be provided.