MB&F AND L'EPÉE 1839 | SHERMAN, REFERENCE 76.6001/101 A LIMITED EDITION PALLADIUM-PLATED ROBOT-FORM DESK CLOCK WITH 8 DAY POWER RESERVE, CIRCA 2016

Dial: hours and minutes displayed on Sherman's chestCalibre: cal. 1853.SK2 L’Epée mechanical, 17 jewelsMovement number: 32'095Case: palladium-plated brassSize: 143 mm high x 109 mm width x 80 mm depthSigned: movement signed MB&F and L’EpéeAccessories: L’Epée Guarantee, setting key, instruction manual and carrying case

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The clock is in almost like new 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."

Developed by MB&F and in partnership for engineering by L’Epée 1839, the present clock is a very cute robot that tells the time. Its name, Sherman, is derived from the prolific M4 Sherman tank used by the USA, named after General William Tecumseh Sherman. While the name may have originated by a war scenario, the present timepiece is a robot of peace. Sherman is not simply a clock inside a robot, but an integral and holistic robot-form clock. The movement plates and bridges make up the skeleton and body of the robot. Its mainspring barrel bridge extends down to support its rubber caterpillar tracks. The regulator symbolizes Sherman’s brain at work and is covered under a glass dome, which acts like a skull. The arms are movable and the rubber caterpillar tracks are fully functional.

Limited to 200 pieces only and complete with all original accessories, the present clock is in like new condition.