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IMPORTANT NOTICES

IMPORTANT NOTICE Reports from American gemological Prospective buyers should be aware that
REGARDING COLOURED laboratories used by Trigo will disclose all gemstones may have been enhanced
STONES any heat enhancement or treatment. by some method. Prospective buyers may
Prospective buyers are reminded European gemmological laboratory request reports for any uncertified item.
that many coloured gemstones have reports will disclose heat enhancement If requests are made at least three weeks
historically treated to enhance their only if specifically requested but will before the scheduled date of auction. This
appearance. Certain enhancement confirm when no heat enhancement or service is subject to prepayment by the
methods, such as heating, are commonly treatment has been made. requesting party of the cost of the service.
used to improve both colour or Because of variation in approach and
transparency, particularly in rubies and technology there may not be consensus Because enhancement affects market
sapphires. Other methods, such as oiling, among laboratories as to whether any value, Trigo’s estimates will reflect the
enhance the clarity of emeralds. These particular gemstone has been treated, the information disclosed in a report or, if no
methods have been generally accepted extent of treatment and whether treatment report is available, the assumption that
by the international jewellery trade. is permanent. gemstones may have been enhanced.
Although heat enhancement of colour
is widely believed to be permanent, it It is not feasible for Trigo to obtain a Condition reports are usually available
may have some impact on the durability gemmological report for each gemstone for all lots upon request and Trigo’s
of the gemstone retain their maximum offered by Trigo. specialists will be happy to answer any
appearance. It is Trigo’s policy to questions.
obtain gemmological reports from
internationally recognised gemmological
laboratories describing certain gemstones
sold by Trigo. The availability of such
reports will be disclosed in the catalogue
if they are available.
TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OF Please note that all Rolex watches in the REGARDING ESTIMATED
CLOCKS & WATCHES Trigo’s sale catalogue are sold as viewed WEIGHTS
Prospective purchasers are reminded that and that Trigo cannot guarantee the Certain weights in the catalogue have
the items in the catalogue are sold ‘as authenticity of any individual component been estimated through measurement.
is’. Where possible, significant damage parts of these Rolex watches. The These figures are to be used as an
is mentioned in the description of the bracelets described as “associated” are approximate guideline and should not be
Lot although this does not include all not part of the original piece and may not relied upon as exact.
faults and imperfections or restoration. be authentic.
No warranty is made that any watch Prospective buyers should satisfy
is in working order and nothing in the themselves by personal inspection as
catalogue description of any Lot should to the condition of each Lot. Condition
be taken as implying such. Neither should reports can be requested from Trigo
the description of any Lot be taken as and are given ‘without prejudice’
indicating the absence of restoration in accordance with the terms of the
or repair or to be a statement as to the conditions of sale and limited warranty
condition of the Lot or the state of printed at the front of the catalogue.
conservation. Nevertheless, such reports are for
It should be noted that most wristwatches general guidance only and will not
with water-resistant cases have been specify all mechanical replacements
opened to identify type and quality of or imperfections. Such reports will,
movement. It cannot be assumed that of necessity, be subjective. Buyers are
the watches are still waterproof and advised that certificates are not available
purchasers are advised to have the unless otherwise stated.
watches checked by a competent watch-
maker before use. ROLEX AND FRANCK MULLER
Please note that gold of less than 18K WATCHES - IMPORTATION
does not qualify in all countries as `gold’ INTO THE USA
and may be refused import. Trigo cannot Prospective buyers are advised that
accept liability if import is refused. we cannot arrange delivery of Rolex
and Franck Muller watches to the US
due to import restrictions. For further
information please contact our specialists
in charge of the sale.