• cal. 18SMCCRQV nickel lever movement, bi metallic balance, 35 jewels, two hammers repeating on two gongs • 14k gold dial, painted black Arabic numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, four sunken subsidiary dials indicating day, 60 minute register combined with leap year and month indication, date, constant seconds and ages of the moon combined with fan form aperture for moon phases, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions • 18k green gold case, bezels and Murat style pendant with Greek key enamel pattern, calendar correctors under the bezel cover, chronograph activated through the crown, split chronograph pusher and minute repeating slide to the band, enamel monogram to the exterior of the case back • case and movement signed • with an associated chain

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 fair/good vintage condition with wear, scuffing and dependencies consistent with age and use. Case back with two prominent round indentation markings: one convex, one concave. Heavy loss to the enamel pigment of the case back monogram " PCN." Scuffing and surface markings throughout .Some loss to the greek key enamel bezel at the case back hinge. Cuvette slightly warped likely from opening and closing. Some small signs of pitting to the cuvette in various areas. One sharper pointed indentation. Dial with overall oxidation to a pale yellow. Some dot markings and surface debris. Painted indexes remain vibrant with little fading. Split chronograph, perpetual calendar, phases of the moon functioning properly, but may require service. Minute repeater chiming in phase. Movement in overall very good condition with some small area of slight oxidation. Please note that Audemars Piguet confirms the following property with a Certificate of Authenticity, issued on November 20th, 2017.
"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 Audemars Piguet Certificate of Authenticity confirming the completion of the movement in 1912, with further sale on May 25, 1923.

Audemars Piguet confirms the completion of the movement in 1912, with further sale to Wittnauer, New York, in 1923 for 3,000 USD.

For similar examples, see Brunner, G., Pfeiffer-Belli, C. & Wehrli, M., Audemars Piguet, Masterpieces of Classical Watchmaking, 1993, p.31, 153-154.

It is interesting to note that the published examples, No. 14827 and 13🌠927, are both retailed by Gübelin and furthermore feature similar Greek key enamel motifs and stylized numerals. The former is in yellow gold and the latter is in white gold. To the best of our knowledge, the present example is the only one of its kind known in g🎶reen gold.

The ꧋present lot represents the height of complicated horology combined ꩵwith archetypal Art Deco design.