RICHARD MILLE | REFERENCE RM008 AG PG A PINK GOLD TOURBILLON SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND TORQUE INDICATION, CIRCA 2010

Dial: skeleonisedCalibre: cal. RM-008-V2 mechanical, 37 jewels Movement number: 0006 Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws Case number: 43 Closure: black Richard Mille rubber strap and 18k pink gold and titanium Richard Mille double folding clasp  Size: 48 mm length x 39.7 mm widthSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Richard Mille Warranty, service booklet, instruction manual and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The split-seconds chronograph, power reserve and torque indication function is working properly. The band with very minor signs of wear near the crown. The double folding clasp is in excellent overall condition. Otherwise the watch is in excellent overall condition is almost like new. The watch has just recently been sent for servicing to Richard Mille on November 15 2017 and is still under one year of warranty. 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."

In the quest of innovative modern design combined with high-complication movements, in 1999, Richard Mille started to work on the RM008 project, the most complicated watch that he has ever produced.  Incorporating all the characteristics of the RM004 split-second chronograph, the RM008 features a tourbillon carriage made up of 85 parts and weighs just a third of a gram (0.34g), pushing the time master's craftsmanship to the next level. As part of the Richard Mille masterpiece collection, the RM008 Tourbillon Split-Second Chronograph adapts the concept of modern architecture and optimizes the use of the functions and technical solutions to create the sophisticated balancing of aesthetics.

Offered in excellent overall condition, the present watch is complete with all its accessories. Furthermore, the watch has just recently been sent for servicing on November 15 2017 and it is still under another year of warranty.