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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
final and binding on the Parties. The Parties shall submit to the arbitrator's the sale particulars;
award and the same shall be enforceable in any competent court of law. c) Most watches have been opened to find out the type and quality
10.7 All notices or other communications to be given under these Terms & of movement. For that reason, watches with water resistant cases may
Conditions of Sale shall be made in writing and by letter to the Registered not be waterproof and we recommend you have them checked by a
Address of AstaGuru or by email to contact@astaguru.com; and shall competent watchmaker before use and or exposure to moisture/liquids;
be deemed to be duly given or made when delivered (in the case of d) Circa/Dates/Model/Reference number (no.): Almost all clocks and
personal delivery). watches are allocated a particular reference number during its creation. JEWELLERY, TIMEPIECES & SILVER
The reference number given in the sale particulars is a guiding service we
11. CONDITIONS OF SALE RELATED SPECIFICALLY TO TIMEPIECES provide to customers for convenience, there may be minor variations for
Please read these conditions of sale and the sale particulars carefully the same and should not be relied on entirely as there might be variations
before placing any bid on a lot or buying any lot using buy-now/bid-now/ from the lot presented and original manufacturer reference number. Closing Schedule for 23 October, 2024
proxy-bid/phone-bid. These conditions of sale and the sale particulars, Circa/Year mentioned in sale particulars is merely a guiding range of
along with the important notices and explanation of cataloguing practice, years and may vary greatly. For that reason, for both reference and circa
set out the terms and conditions on which we offer the lots listed in the provided by AstaGuru is to the best of our knowledge and opinion, they are
catalogue. By registering to bid and/or by bidding at auction, you agree not an alternative to taking your own professional/informed advice;
to these terms and conditions and they will become contractually binding e) The responsibility to check/verify the individual case number of
on you. They also describe certain limitations and exclusions of liability for the watch/clock before bidding/purchasing lies solely with the bidder. AUCTION CLOSING
AstaGuru and the seller of a lot, where applicable. AstaGuru acts as agent Wherever possible, our customer relations/sales person may be contacted
for the seller. Please ensure that you have understood all charges, fees to obtain the same prior to bidding/purchasing. For your convenience, especially if you are bidding on multiple lots, lots are scheduled to close at
and taxes that may be applied to your bid price before you place your bid. different times on 23 October, 2024.
11.1 The condition of lots can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous 12. MISCELLANEOUS
damage, restoration, repair, and wear and tear. Their nature means 12.1 By participating in any auction, the Bidder acknowledges and accepts that
that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold “as is”, in the he is bound by these Terms & Conditions of Sale, as may be updated from Bidding terminates for the specified lot groups in accordance with the bid closing schedule. In the
condition they are in at the time of the sale, without any representation or time to time on the AstaGuru website at www.astaguru.com. AstaGuru
warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to condition by AstaGuru can make changes to these Terms and Conditions of Sale from time to event a bid is placed under three minutes from the closing schedule of the lot, the closing time for
or its associates/employees. time without any prior notification. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to that lot will be reset to three minutes. This process shall continue until there are no further bids
11.2 Any reference to condition in the sale particulars or in a condition report make himself aware of the updated Terms and Conditions of Sale, if any
will not amount to a full description of condition, and images may not show before an AstaGuru Auction. placed under three minutes remaining for the end of the auction. Under such circumstances of
the condition of a lot clearly. Colours and shades may look different on the 12.2 Each and every obligation under these Terms and Conditions of closing extension, bidding on the lot shall only end if no bid is recorded during the duration of the
screen/in the pages compared to how they look on physical inspection. Sale shall be treated as a separate obligation and shall be severally
Condition reports may be available as per the discretion of AstaGuru to enforceable as such in the event of any obligation or obligations being granted extension.
help you evaluate the condition of a lot. Condition reports are provided or becoming unenforceable in whole or part. To the extent that any
free of charge as a convenience to our buyers and are for guidance Clause of these Terms and Conditions of Sale are unenforceable, they
only. They offer our opinion, but they may not refer to all faults, inherent shall be deemed to be deleted and any such deletion shall not affect Lots have been allotted into groups, and the closing schedule for the various groups is as follows:
defects, restoration, alteration or adaptation. For that reason, they are not the remainder of these Terms and Conditions of Sale not so deleted,
an alternative to seeking your own professional advice. provided the fundamental terms of these Terms and Conditions of Sale
11.3 Estimates are based on the condition, rarity, quality and provenance of the are not altered.
lot and on prices recently paid at auction for similar property. Estimates 12.3 AstaGuru reserves the rights to store, engage with, and use all the data Groups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
can change. Neither you, nor anyone else, may rely on any estimate as shared by a Registered Bidder across all formats, including but not
a prediction or guarantee of the actual selling price of a lot or its value restricted to – website registrations, social lead generation forms, search
for any other purposes. Estimates do not include any buyer’s premium/ engine lead forms, etc.
premiums or any applicable taxes or charges. 12.4 AstaGuru does not sell the personal information of its Registered Bidders. Lot Numbers 1 - 23 24 - 46 47 - 69 70 - 92 93 - 115 116 - 138 139 - 161 162 - 170
11.1 a) Almost all clocks and watches are repaired in their lifetime and may AstaGuru, however, does share personal information with third parties for
include parts which are not original. We do not give a warranty that any the purpose for marketing and analytics services to create and improve its
individual component part of any watch or clock is authentic. Watch parts marketing activities, its own services and provide a better experience to
described as “Aftermarket/Custom/Refurbished/Repainted” are not part its clients/customers. Closing Time
of the original watch and may not be authentic. Clocks/watches/pocket 12.5 Until the Buyer pays the Total Purchase Price to AstaGuru, no title, right of (IST) 8:00 pm 8:15 pm 8:30 pm 8:45 pm 9:00 pm 9:15 pm 9:30 pm 9:45 pm
watches may be sold without pendulums, weights or keys, box, papers, ownership or otherwise shall be transferred in favour of the Buyer.
accessories etc.; 12.6 AstaGuru reserves the right to store, maintain and use any data as it may
b) As collectors’ watches and clocks often have very fine and collect before, during or after any auction to provide any service in the Closing Time
complex mechanisms, you are responsible for any general service, present or future. AstaGuru shall also have the right to use such data as 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 11:15 am 11:30 am 11:45 am 12:00 pm 12:15 pm
change of battery or further repair work that may be necessary. We do it may see fit in order to analyse, improve and market its services. These (US EASTERN Time)
not give a warranty that any watch or clock is in perfect working order. data shall include any personal information, auction data, bid history,
Certificates/papers/cards/extracts are not available unless described in pricing history, etc.
Closing Time 7:30 am 7:45 am 8:00 am 8:15 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:00 am 9:15 am
(US WESTERN Time)
Closing Time 3:30 pm 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:15 pm
(UK Time)
Closing Time 11:30 pm 11:45 pm 12:00 am 12:15 am 12:30 am 12:45 am 1:00 am 1:15 am
(JAPAN)
Closing Time 10:30 pm 10:45 pm 11:00 pm 11:15 pm 11:30 pm 12:00 am 12:15 am 12:30 am
(HONG KONG)