Lot 45
- 45
Breguet
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 CHF
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Description
- A FINE 18K YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH 5-DAYS POWER RESERVECIRCA 2006 REF 5317 NO 3033
- diameter 40 mm
• cal. 587DR gilt automatic movement with engraved decoration, 32 jewels, engraved skeletonised gold rotor • silvered guilloché dial, Roman numerals, engraved secret signature either side of the dial by 1 and 11 o'clock, satin finished chapter ring, fan-form sector for 5-day power reserve indication, aperture to reveal the three-arm tourbillon carriage combined with constant seconds • large case with coin-edged band, sapphire crystal display snap-on back • case, dial and movement signed • 18k yellow gold Breguet buckle • certificate, instructions and presentation case
Condition
The automatic tourbillon movement is running at the time of cataloguing however it may require a service in the near future for it to be well preserved. The dial is in very good condition. Case with very minor scuff to the bezel but these are barely visible to the naked eye. The hallmarks to the case back are very clear and well defined. Overall the watch is in good condition.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
It is Abrahm-Louis Breguet who first invented the tourbillon in 1801 in order to eliminate errors of rate due to the gravity. It consists of a mobile carriage or cage carrying all the parts of the escapement, with the balance in the centre. Among the Tourbillon function, the present lot appears to demonstrate most of Breguet's emblematic signature: blued steel hands, guilloché engine-turned dial, brushed chapter ring with numerals, coin-edge band and secret signatures at 1 and 11 o'clock.