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    Sale 12295

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    6 April 2016

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    • A STAINLESS STEEL MOTHER-OF-PE
    Lot 69

    A STAINLESS STEEL MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND DIAMOND DUAL TIME 'SECOND CHANCE' QUARTZ WRISTWATCH, BY TIRET

    Price realised

    GBP 1,188

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

    This lot is offered without a reserve

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    A STAINLESS STEEL MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND DIAMOND DUAL TIME 'SECOND CHANCE' QUARTZ WRISTWATCH, BY TIRET
    The blue mother-of-pearl oval dial with pavé diamond abstract centre, luminous Arabic quarters, date apertures and six subsidiary dials to a diamond-set bezel, with later leather straps, accompanied by diamond-set maker's deployant buckle, case 60 mm
    Dial, case and buckle signed Tiret, case signed Second Chance, no. 0350

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    Special Notice

    This lot is offered without reserve.
    These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.


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    This lot will be subject to USA Fish and Wildlife restrictions if it is to be imported into the USA.


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