• 22’’’ skeletonized gilt movement with L’epine bridges, Pouzait type lever escapement, oversized five arm balance wheel  with regulator • white enamel dial, outer seconds track, eccentric hour and minute dial at 6 o'clock • silvered metal case, glazed back revealing the movement, reeded case band • dial and movement signed, regulator edge further signed Roetig

Movement running at time of cataloging, however not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Case worn and with loss of plating overall. Dial in good condition with scratches overall, wear from 11 to 3 o'clock from the hands. Movement in good condition with some light scratches and pitting.
"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."

The present lot bears the signature of Friedrich Wilhelm Roetig (1782-1861) who was not only a watchmaker but also an optician. He was known for making clocks and watches with special types of escapements, of which the present watch certainly has. Moise Pouzait developed the escapement with his name in 1786 as a response to the Chinese market looking for watches with dead-beat seconds.