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Lot 23
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Greubel Forsey

Estimate
260,000 - 360,000 USD
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Description

  • A VERY FINE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM WORLD TIME TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH DUAL TIME ZONES, WORLD TIME AND POWER RESERVENO 27 GMT CIRCA 2014
  • platinum, alligator
  • diameter 44 mm
• manual winding lever movement with twin barrels, highly jeweled, some jewels carried in gold chatons, 25° inclined tourbillon achieving a 24 second revolution • black gold brushed asymmetric dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 4, fan-form 72-hour power reserve below, subsidiary second time zone at 9, 24-hour ring surrounding a rotating titanium globe at 7, tourbillon at 6 o'clock, the reverse with world-time disc with 24 cities • brushed and polished platinum case, lateral window with convex sapphire crystal to the band at 7-8 o'clock, case back secured by six screws • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Greubel Forsey double deployant clasp

Condition

Greubel Forsey has agreed to provide a service of the watch and a strap change to the buyer in the six months following the sale at their local Greubel Forsey boutique. An important and impressive watch. The movement and all functions are running properly at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service in the future. The watch cosmetically shows only 'shop wear' and does not appear to have been worn.
"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

Accompanied by a large presentation box, loupe, travel pouch, user manual and owner's book.

After more than three years of research and development, the Greubel-Forsey GMT was introduced in 2011. The model combines their famous 24-second inclined tourbillon with a stunning titanium rotating globe to inform the wearer of the time across Earth. The 24-time zones are additionally displayed to the back of the watch on a rotating ring, and the movement ไis p𓂃owered by two barrels with a combined power-reserve of 72 hours. This impressive timepiece combines Greubel-Forsey’s innovative mechanics with avant-garde styling to create a horological masterpiece for the globe-trotter.