• cal. 16.5"' manual winding nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, cut bi-metallic compensation balance • silvered guilloché dial, painted blue Arabic numerals, blued steel Cathedral hands, subsidiary seconds, decorative inner track, outer minute track • 18k yellow gold case, champlevé enamel bezels and bow, running leaf patterned case band, hinged case back • case, dial, and movement signed

The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case in overall good vintage condition with wear, scuffing and scratches consistent with age and use. Case bezels with wear and light scratches and markings. Polychrome enamel still vibrant with some very small areas of material loss. Case back with heavy scratching and scuffing. Crystal with some very light scuffing. Dial in poorer condition with uneven oxidation radiating from the outer perimeter. Darker, surface oxidation between 12-3 and 7-10. Some areas of surface dotting in the same color. A small amount of oxidation to the blued steel hands. A scratch at "60" on the subsidiary dial. Some light areas of surface loss to the subsidiary dial numerals. A round surface marking area in white between "60" and "10" in the subsidiary dial. Movement in excellent 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."

Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture in 1921 and date of sale on October 11th, 1922 with Egyptian style ornamentation with cloisonné enamel in four colors.