THOMAS ENGEL | PINK GOLD KEYLESS OPEN-FACED POCKET CHRONOMETER WITH TOURBILLON, MOON-PHASES AND POWER RESERVE INDICATIONNO. 000CIRCA 1998

Dial: silvered, engine-turned with Roman hour chapter and Arabic five minute divisions, moon-phases at 10, power reserve indication between 2 and 3, subsidiary seconds between 6 and 7, blued steel handsMovement: cal. 12 manual winding tourbillon lever, 19 jewelsMovement number: 12Case: 18ct pink gold, engine-turned screw-down back, winding through the bowCase number: 000Dimensions: 56.5mm diameterSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: numbered Thomas Engel Certificate, spare mainspring barrel and hands and fitted presentation case

DIAL: in very good condition with minimal signs of wear or ageing, hands in very good condition CASE: in very good condition with very little signs of wear MOVEMENT: running at time of cataloguing, moon phase complication not advancing. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

The influence of Breguet is very clearly seen in the dial configuration of this watch.  Another interesting element to note is that the tourbillon carriage in this watch is also likely to have been manufactured by the celebrated watchmaker Richard Daners, who also made unique and important commissions for Gubelin, and who in 1997 received the prestigious Prix Gaïa, only presented to those who have advanced horology and its importance throughout their work. This watch, numbered 000 is the very first of its kind. It was originally gifted to a member of Engel's family.