SWISS | RETAILED BY JUAN SABALAIN, BUENOS AIRES: A GOLD HUNTING CASED FIVE-MINUTE REPEATING KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH CHRONOGRAPH, CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES CIRCA 1900
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RETAILED BY JUAN SABALAIN, BUENOS AIRES: A GOLD HUNTING CASED FIVE-MINUTE REPEATING KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH CHRONOGRAPH, CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES
CIRCA 1900
nickel lever movement, 25 jewels, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, revolving governor, repeating on gongs, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer track for minutes, further outer track for chronograph seconds, blued steel Cathedral hands, calendar dial at 12 o'clock, day of the week and month apertures at the centre, phases of the moon and subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock, gold cuvette signed Juan Sabalain, Buenos Aires, engine turned case with engraved monogram to the front, beaded edges, push buttons in the band
diameter 56mm
Condition Report:
Dial: the dial is quite dirty and the subsidiary dial is cracked between 30 and the moon-phases
Case: the engine turning is a little rubbed around the edges and there is a possible small repair to the band at 12.
Movement: The watch ticks, repeats and the chronograph hand ticks and resets when wound but is untested for timekeeping
"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."
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SWISS
RETAILED BY JUAN SABALAIN, BUENOS AIRES: A GOLD HUNTING CASED FIVE-MINUTE REPEATING KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH CHRONOGRAPH, CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES
CIRCA 1900
nickel lever movement, 25 jewels, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, revolving governor, repeating on gongs, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer track for minutes, further outer track for chronograph seconds, blued steel Cathedral hands, calendar dial at 12 o'clock, day of the week and month apertures at the centre, phases of the moon and subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock, gold cuvette signed Juan Sabalain, Buenos Aires, engine turned case with engraved monogram to the front, beaded edges, push buttons in the band
diameter 56mm
Condition Report:
Dial: the dial is quite dirty and the subsidiary dial is cracked between 30 and the moon-phases
Case: the engine turning is a little rubbed around the edges and there is a possible small repair to the band at 12.
Movement: The watch ticks, repeats and the chronograph hand ticks and resets when wound but is untested for timekeeping
"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."
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