An Alain Philippe 18ct White Gold Gentleman's Wristwatch Serial: 10040.52-017 Year: 2000s Case Material: 18ct White Gold, Diamond Inset Bezel Case diameter: 37mm Dial: Mother of Pearl Featuring Portrait of Former President of Gabon, Omar Bongo Ondimba(1935-2009) Numerals: Diamond Set and Arabic Movement: Quartz Functions: Second Subdial Strap: Black Aligator Buckle: Diamond Inset 18k White Gold Box & Papers: No Gross Weight: 104.58g Consigned by a member of the family. Omar Bongo Ondimba (1935-2009) was the second president of Gabon and was in office for almost 42 years, from 1967 until his death in 2009. One of the wealthiest heads of state in the world, Bongo commissioned a number of wristwatches featuring his portrait by the likes of Cartier, Hublot, Piaget, Van Cleef and Arpels and Chopard among luxury brands. The watch is currently not in working order, hand detached, crack to crystal, one diamond missing from dial in addition to the number 7, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased. Surface scratches & wear consistent with age The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.