Erotic automata mechanical watches
This type of thing has been around forever of course but for the most part, I think, they were high end and exclusive. When I noticed some time later that the remainder of the stock was being kicked out the door at less than 20% of the original asking price I picked up a couple of them. The premium was being charged for the caseback scenes which, depending on your point of view, might be a bit more entertaining than the sight of a mere watch movement. These were offered locally a few years ago at prices a great deal higher than one would expect to pay for Chinese made hand wind mechanical watches featuring unoriginal styling and not very deluxe finishing. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.Discount erotic automata watches.black dots applied where needed. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. 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. Just recently, my sister brought home her boyfriends late great grandmothers singing bird in cage automata. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. Good (insert time here) everyone I am relatively new to the world of clockwork repair and maintenence, but have done delicate metalwork, mechanism cleaning, and enjoy fixing things.
EROTIC AUTOMATA MECHANICAL WATCHES PROFESSIONAL
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The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. Please note that Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. Case maker's mark worn but could be I?C FS The yellow gold motif applied at the top of the case back is a later restoration and the plate continues onto the inside case back.
Multiple chips to numerals.Ĭase: in very worn condition, dents, marks and scratches, covers do close but not very securely. Will need attention throughout.ĭial in poor condition, it is a thin plate and very dented throughout. Depressing pendant will engage repeating train but only briefly and is not currently sounding, the automata does appear to be moving correctly, however will need adjustment. Movement not running at time of cataloguing.