Octa Sport Indy 500 | A limited edition blackened aluminum wristwatch with date, power reserve, day and night indication and INDY 500 logo, Made to commemorate French racing driver Jean Alesi’s participation in the Indianapolis 500, Circa 2012 | Octa...

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F.P. Journe
Octa Sport Indy 500
A limited edition blackened aluminum wristwatch with date, power reserve, day and night indication and INDY 500 logo, Made to commemorate French racing driver Jean Alesi’s participation in the Indianapolis 500, Circa 2012
Octa Sport Indy 500
限量版黑色鋁金屬腕錶，備日期、動力儲備、晝夜顯示及INDY 500標誌，為紀念法籍賽車手Jean Alesi 參加 Indianapolis 500 而製，約2012年製

Dial: blackened aluminium
Calibre: cal. 1300.3 automatic, 36 jewels
Case: aluminum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws
Case number: 544-ARS
Closure: rubber F.P. Journe strap and blackened aluminum folding clasp
Size: 42 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: F.P. Journe Authenticity Certificate
附帶證書

Condition Report:
The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. All function is working properly. The watch is in excellent overall condition with only very minor surface wear to the case. The case back and folding clasp is in very good overall condition.

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"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."