無品牌標誌

• 鍍金擒縱機芯，雙金屬補償擺輪，報時打簧滑動杆，報時備兩個音錘，錶背板配拋光精鋼計時，上釉和黃金內蓋，黃金內蓋特地為印度大君H.H. The Maharaja Sirdar Singhyi Saheb Bahadur of Jodhpur 雕刻 • 白色琺瑯錶盤，羅馬數字，6時位置有小錶盤顯示秒速和12時位置有30分鐘 • 錶蓋精工彩繪穿華麗淡紫色服裝的印度大君畫像配多線條綠寶石背景，紅寶石和珍珠項鍊，相襯的纏頭巾上有另一位印度大君的迷你畫像，錶背立體多色黃金和琺瑯紋章中心有焦特布爾市旗號


*拍品資料以英文圖錄為準，中文翻譯僅供參考。

Enamel excellent quality, and almost no surface wear, the back cover with oxidation to gold and slight loss to blue enamel stringing, not repeating and not running will require full overhaul of movement, the going is complete as it will run with some pressure applied to the train work, case of superb quality, very crisp hinges, dial appears to be unblemished.
"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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

此品上的肖像為Sardar Singh 大君(1880-1911)，他以十五歲之齡已成為久德浦爾的統治者。Sardar Singh 於1901年到歐洲訪問，並曾參與久德浦爾到海德拉巴的鐵路延伸工程。

肖像頭巾上的襟針可能是於1896年繼承久德浦爾大君的Jaswant Singh 二世(1873–1896)。

為印度市場而製作的手錶，稱大君手錶，日內瓦的藝術家常用印度顯赫人士送來的相片而繪肖像於琺瑯上。John Graff (1836-1902)是在數位從事這項工作的藝術家中之最受尊敬的頂級人物。

這些主題往往帶給琺瑯彩繪師很大挑戰，因人物衣服色彩鮮豔，若由技巧略遜的工匠處理會變得俗氣。Graff所繪的肖像證明了他對顏色的認識， 描繪出顯赫人士們的雄偉。再者，肖像只根據由印度送來的模糊相片為基礎，而非親身見過主題中的人物。

更多有關大君手錶及印度的瑞士手錶貿易討論，請參考Jaquet, E., & Chapuis, A.著，《Technique and History of the Swiss Watch》，100及128-9頁，及排位133有圖片說明。