J.J. Pattay, Genéve

• gilt full plate movement, pierced and engraved balance cock • white enamel dial, Roman numerals to indicate French Revolutionary t.mes , outer red Arabic numerals for duodecimal t.mes , blued steel hand for minute, painted with the flags of the Revolution • polished case • dial and movement signed J.J. Pattay à Genevé

The movement is running at the t.mes of cataloguing, however it would benefit from a service. Enamel dial with small chip to the winding hole, the hand for the duodecimal t.mes is loose. The case is scuffed throughout and has a crack to the edge of the rear cover.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collects the property in the country of sale."

On the 21^st September 1792 the French republican government abolished the Monarchy and the use of the Gregorian calendar. The 'French Revolutionary t.mes ' or Decimal t.mes divides the day into 10 decimal hours, each decimal hour into 100 decimal minutes and each decimal minute into 100 decimal seconds, as opposed to the more familiar standard t.mes , which divides the day into 24 hours, each hour into 60 minutes and each minute into 60 seconds.

Catherine Cardinal, la Révolution dans la mesure du temps, Calendrier Républicain Heure décimale 1793-1805, 1989