Lot 75
- 75
AUDEMARS PIGUET | RETAILED BY BITTMANN: BRONZE AND ENAMEL PERPETUAL CALENDAR TWO TRAIN TABLE CLOCK WITH GRANDE SONNERIE AND MOON PHASESCIRCA 1926
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
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Description
- Audemars Piguet
- RETAILED BY BITTMANN: BRONZE AND ENAMEL PERPETUAL CALENDAR TWO TRAIN TABLE CLOCK WITH GRANDE SONNERIE AND MOON PHASESCIRCA 1926
Dial: white enamel Calibre: cal. 20 manual winding Movement number: 34'600 Case: bronze and translucent enamel Dimensions: 62mm width Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none
Condition
MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing and the minute repeating chiming nicely and accurately. CASE: in very good condition with light surface wear only. DIAL: in good condition overall. The light blue enamel over engine turning in very attractive and good condition with a minor scratch to the top above 11 o clock towards the top of the case. The dial is very attractive condition. There is a very minor hairline between the month of July and date subsidiary register. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This exciting and rare table clock was sold in 1926 to the retailer Bittmann in the famous Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz. According to our research, the central seconds hand has been removed and the winding system on the back has been added to facilitate the winding of the clock. Besides the perpetual calendar in English, it features a Grande Sonnerie which strikes every quarter of the hour.