defects or imperfection or beautification process. not relied upon any representation or other information a valid reason to withdraw or cancel the bid and Beautification processes of coloured gemstones, such (whether oral or written) by Poly Auction (Hong Kong) or delay payment for the auctioned item. Buyers should as heat enhancement, oiling or irradiation, etc, have by the seller. cautiously inspect the auctioned item during collection. been generally accepted by the international jewellery Condition Grades of Watches Upon acknowledging receipt of the auctioned item by markets. If Poly Auction (Hong Kong) has obtained Grading 1: As new. ﬔe timepiece appears with neither the buyer (or his agent), the buyer confirms that he or gemological reports from internationally recognized signs of use nor ownership over time. ﬔe movement is she has accepted the state and quality including but gemological laboratories for the Lot(s), all known in working order when cataloguing. not limited to any defect or flaw on, e.g. the packaging, important facts and conditions of the Lot(s) have Grading 1.5: In excellent condition. The timepiece labels, level of wear and tear, cork, etc., of the auctioned contained in the catalogue, our Company assumes no appears with extremely slight signs of ownership over items without any objection. responsibility for the accuracy of the reports. It may time. It may exhibit very slight hairline scratches on the LANGUAGE not be feasible for Poly Auction (Hong Kong) to obtain case but no obvious signs of use. The movement is in The Chinese version of the Conditions of Business, laboratory reports for all Lot(s), the estimates are based working order when cataloguing. Important Notice, Explanation of Cataloguing Practice, on all known information at the moment. Bidders must Grading 2: In very good condition. ﬔe timepiece appears Important Notice about Bidding Registration, Important inspect conditions of the Lot(s) by themselves before with slight signs of use over time. It may exhibit slight Notice about Payment, Important Notice about the auction. Any dissent about conditions of the Lot(s) scratches on the case. ﬔe movement is in working order Storage Collection Shipping and Export and all other after the bid shall not justify rescission or cancellation when cataloguing. documents such as the terms, conditions, notices, forms of a sale or any delayed payment. If bidders request a Grading 2.5: In good condition. The timepiece appears etc. contained in this catalogue, announced by the designated laboratory report for any Lot(s), such request with obvious signs of use and scratches on the case. ﬔe auctioneer or provided at the saleroom as well as the should be raised out 14 workings days before the auction movement is in working order when cataloguing. descriptions of the Properties in this catalogue of our and at their own cost. Bidders should also be aware Grading 3: In fair condition. The timepiece appears Company shall be binding and the English version is for that Lot(s) containing jadeite or gemstones originating with very obvious signs of use and scratches/defects. reference only. from Burma may not be allowed to be imported into the Maintenance may be required. COPYRIGHT U.S.. This will not constitute a ground for rescission or For more details, please refer to the Condition Report for ﬔe copyright of this catalogue belongs to our Company. cancellation of a sale or any delayed payment. each Lot. Without the written permission of our Company, no parts Lot(s) of clocks and watches in the catalogue will Condition Grades of Handbags of this catalogue shall be reproduced in any way or used be sold at current status (i.e. as is). Bidders should Grading 1: As new. Appears never to have been used. It in any other way. personally inspect the conditions of the Lot(s) before exhibits no signs of wear. RIGHT OF INTERPRETATION the auction. Descriptions of the Lot(s) in the catalogue Grading 1.5: In mint condition; virtually new and unused ﬔe right of interpretation in respect of the Conditions of are for reference only. The absence of a description with very minor signs of ownership over time. Business, Important Notice, Explanation of Cataloguing does not imply that the Lot(s) is in good condition, free Grading 2: In pristine condition. To the untrained eye, it Practice, Important Notice about Bidding Registration, from defects or restorations. Descriptions only reflect may appear brand new. ﬔere may be a slight condition Important Notice about Payment, Important Notice subjective opinions of experts of Poly Auction (Hong note, but overall the piece is in excellent condition. about Storage Collection Shipping and Export and all Kong), it is not a statement of facts, nor a complete Grading 3: In excellent condition. ﬔis is a piece that has other documents such as the terms, conditions, notices, record of all repairs, component replacements or seldom been used and shows little to no wear. ﬔere may forms, etc. contained in this catalogue, announced by restorations. Poly Auction (Hong Kong) makes no be small condition issues to note overall the piece is in the auctioneer or provided at the salesroom, shall be guarantee on operation, water-resistance, authenticity excellent condition. exercised by our Company. and originality of individual parts (including watchstrap) Grading 4: In very good condition. ﬔis piece may show of the Lot(s). In addition, bidders should be aware of the signs of light wear. It is in very good condition but the import restrictions of the U.S. concerning luxury watches. corners may show signs of light scuffing, the base may Where the tone, colour, graduation shape or any show light scratches, and the hardware may exhibit light other feature of the Lot shown in the catalogue and/ marks. or any other illustrations, images and public materials Grading 5: In good condition. ﬔis piece shows significant differ from those of the original Lot due to printing, wear. ﬔere are condition issues that will be noted in the photography or other technical reasons, the original Lot condition report. shall take precedence. Any introduction and appraisal of Grading 6: In fair condition. ﬔis piece shows significant any Lot made by the Company and its employees or its wear and/or damage. It may require repair or agents in any way (including the certificate, catalogue, refurbishment in order to be used. Condition issues will slideshow and news media) are only opinions for be noted in the condition report. reference and do not constitute any guarantee for the Lot. The Company and its employees or agents shall () undertake no liability for any inaccuracy or omission in ALCOHOL AND TEA the aforesaid introduction or appraisal. The descriptions about the auction of alcohol and Condition reports and grades are provided free of charge tea are being stated in the catalogue. Our Company as a convenience to our buyers and are for guidance reminds bidders to learn more about the auctioned only. They are not an alternative for examining a lot in products before bidding. Bidder’s participation in person or taking your own professional advice from bidding at auction is deemed as the bidder’s approval Specialists. Bidders must inspect the conditions of the and acceptance of the package, quality and status of Lot (s) by themselves before the auction. Any dissent the auctioned items. Any different opinion formed by about conditions of the Lot (s) after the bid shall not the bidders after successful bidding, will not constitute justify rescission or cancellation of a sale or any delay in payment. ﬔe condition of lots sold in our auctions can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear tear. ﬔe grading of watches is based on the general condition, quality, technical and historical interest, age and rarity of each timepiece. Lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the sale, without any representation or warranty as to condition by Poly Auction (Hong Kong) or by the seller. ﬔe buyers acknowledge and agree that any sale is entirely the buyers’ decision, and the buyers have