• cal. 51766 automatic lever movement, 35 jewels, yellow gold guilloché rotor • two tone silvered dial with guilloché center field, chapter ring with applied blued steel radial Roman numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, center seconds, twin aperture for date, outermost chapter ring with dot minute divisions • 18k yellow gold case, stepped bezel, chamfered screw set lugs, coin edged case band, screw down crown, sapphire crystal display back secured by six screws • case, dial, and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Breguet folding buckle

CASE Case in overall good condition with with wear, surface scuffs, and some light oxidation. Case with light oxidation throughout and some debris which may benefit from cleaning. Manufacturer's protective adhesive still apparent to the case back. Large folding buckle with some more wear and surface scratches. The watch is accompanied by a black rubber Breguet strap. Please note that the outer packaging of the box is missing it's paper lid. The wooden and leather presentation box is in good condition. DIAL Dial in excellent condition. MOVEMENT Date function working properly. The movement is running at time of cataloging, 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.
"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 a Breguet Certificate of Origin and Warranty booklet dated May 21, 2005. Together with booklets, and a presentation box with outer packaging.