• cal. RD98 manual winding nickel lever movement, stamped with the seal of Geneva, 19 jewels • cream dial, painted radial Arabic numerals, blued steel Spade hands, subsidiary seconds, inner minute track • 18k white gold square form case, screw set lugs, sapphire crystal display back secured by eight screws • case, dial, and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Roger Dubuis buckle

CASE Case measures 34 mm width, 44 mm length inclusive of lugs. Case in overall fair condition with wear and oxidation consistent with age. Scuffing and small nicks throughout the case. Lug screws with material wear. Case back with equivalent wear and scuffing, superficial scratches. Screws to the case back with debris which may benefit from cleaning. Please note that the movement is numbered 000917 DIAL Dial in overall good condition with a few minute surface dots. Some light debris. MOVEMENT 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 Roger Dubuis Certificate of Origin and Warranty. Together with a Republic and Canton of Geneva Certificate of Origin, and an Observatoire National de Besançon chronometer certificate. Also with a card holder and a presentation box with outer packaging.