Authentique Lux: Iconic Timepieces & Jewelry

AUTHENTIQUE LUX CONDITIONS OF SALE Participation in this auction constitutes the bidder?s acknowledgement that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Conditions of Sale. By placing a bid through LiveAuctioneers or any other bidding platform, the bidder enters into a legally binding agreement with Authentique Lux. 1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS By registering to bid or placing any bid, whether in person, online, absentee, telephone, or otherwise, the bidder agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale together with any additional terms published by LiveAuctioneers. Failure to read these Conditions does not relieve any bidder of their contractual obligations. 2. BINDING CONTRACT Each successful bid constitutes a legally enforceable contract. Winning bidders are obligated to complete the purchase. Failure to pay constitutes breach of contract and may result in: ? Cancellation of bidding privileges ? Reporting to LiveAuctioneers ? Collection efforts ? Legal action ? Recovery of attorney?s fees and collection costs where permitted by law 3. BUYER?S PREMIUM A 15% Buyer?s Premium will be added to the final hammer price. The Purchase Price equals: Hammer Price plus 15% Buyers Premium plus Applicable Sales Tax plus Shipping, Insurance and Handling (if applicable) 4. PAYMENT TERMS Payment is due within seventy-two (72) hours following the auction unless otherwise agreed in writing by Authentique Lux. Accepted payment methods may include: ? LiveAuctioneers Payments ? Wire Transfer ? ACH ? Approved Credit Cards ? Other payment methods approved by Authentique Lux Auth?ntique Lux reserves the right to require wire transfer for: ? International purchases ? High-value purchases ? First-time buyers ? Any transaction deemed high-risk. 5. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS Ownership shall not transfer until Authentique Lux has received cleared funds in full. Risk of loss transfers to the buyer once the property has been delivered to the shipping carrier or released to the buyer or the buyer?s designated representative. 6. ALL SALES ARE FINAL ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Every lot is sold: AS IS WHERE IS WITH ALL FAULTS No refunds. No exchanges. No returns. No cancellations. No price adjustments. No buyers remorse claims. No exceptions except where expressly required by applicable law. 7. CONDITION OF PROPERTY Condition reports are provided solely as a courtesy. Descriptions represent opinions and are not guarantees. Normal wear consistent with age and prior use should be expected. Photographs are part of the description but may not reveal every imperfection. Bidders are solely responsible for determining condition before bidding. Failure to inspect a lot does not invalidate the sale. 8. AUTHENTICITY Authentique Lux guarantees that items are described in good faith based upon our professional knowledge and authentication procedures. Minor errors or differing expert opinions do not constitute grounds for rescission. Vintage items may contain repairs, replacements, restorations, polishing, resizing, servicing, aftermarket components, or normal wear. Buyers acknowledge that authentication involves expert opinion and reasonable judgment. 9. WATCHES Mechanical watches are sold based upon cosmetic and observable condition only. No warranty is made regarding: ? Timekeeping ? Water resistance ? Future servicing ? Accuracy ? Internal movement condition Service history may be unknown unless specifically stated. 10. JEWELRY Gemstone weights, metal weights, measurements, clarity, color, and grading are approximate unless accompanied by an independent laboratory report specifically identified in the description. 11. HANDBAGS & LUXURY GOODS Luxury handbags and accessories may exhibit normal signs of prior ownership. Descriptions reflect our opinion after inspection. Original boxes, dust bags, authenticity cards, receipts, or accessories are included only when specifically stated. 12. RESERVES Some lots may be offered subject to confidential reserve prices. The auctioneer may execute bids on behalf of the consignor up to the reserve in accordance with applicable law. 13. AUCTIONEER?S DISCRETION Authentique Lux reserves the absolute right to: ? Reject any bid ? Refuse any bidder ? Withdraw any lot ? Re-offer any lot ? Resolve bidding disputes ? Reopen bidding ? Cancel any sale resulting from clerical, technological, payment, or catalog errors The auctioneer?s decision shall be final. 14. TECHNOLOGY FAILURES Authentique Lux shall not be responsible for: Internet interruptions Platform outages Power failures Software errors Transmission delays Bid transmission failures LiveAuctioneers system interruptions Absentee bid failures Telephone bid failures or any other technological issue beyond our reasonable control. 15. SHIPPING Shipping is available at the buyer?s expense. Shipping charges include: Packaging Insurance Carrier fees Handling Buyers are responsible for providing accurate shipping information. Authentique Lux is not responsible for delays caused by carriers, customs authorities, weather, governmental agencies, or force majeure events. 16. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS International buyers are solely responsible for: Import duties VAT Customs fees Brokerage fees Import restrictions Licensing requirements Any seizure by customs authorities. 17. STORAGE Purchased property not collected within a reasonable period may incur storage fees. Items left beyond ninety (90) days may be deemed abandoned to the fullest extent permitted by law, and Authentique Lux reserves the right to resell such property to recover outstanding amounts, storage, and associated costs. 18. CHARGEBACKS Initiating a chargeback or payment dispute after receiving purchased property does not cancel the buyers contractual obligations. Authentique Lux reserves the right to: Pursue collection Recover attorney?s fees where permitted Recover court costs where permitted Recover shipping costs Recover payment processing fees where permitted Report fraudulent disputes to payment processors and appropriate authorities. 19. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the fullest extent permitted by law, Authentique Lux shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, special, or exemplary damages arising out of the purchase or use of any property. Any liability shall not exceed the hammer price actually paid for the applicable lot. 20. PRIVACY Buyer information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and used solely for auction administration, payment processing, shipping, fraud prevention, customer service, and legal compliance. 21. FORCE MAJEURE Authentique Lux shall not be liable for delays or inability to perform caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, pandemics, governmental action, transportation interruptions, cyberattacks, or utility failures. 22. GOVERNING LAW These Conditions of Sale shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas without regard to conflict of law principles. Venue for any dispute shall lie exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Bexar County, Texas, unless applicable law requires otherwise. 23. SEVERABILITY If any provision of these Conditions of Sale is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 24. ENTIRE AGREEMENT These Conditions of Sale, together with the auction catalog and any written announcements made by Authentique Lux, constitute the complete agreement between the parties concerning the sale. 25. ACCEPTANCE By registering to bid or placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Conditions of Sale and accepts full responsibility for all purchases made. AUTHENTIQUE LUX Luxury is what we sell. Trust is what we build.

To ensure secure payment, Authentique Lux may require invoices over $250 may be required to be paid using a Bank Transfer (ACH). This can be done directly at checkout.

PAYMENT & TRANSACTION SECURITY Authentique Lux is committed to providing a secure and trusted purchasing experience for our clients and consignors. Credit card payments are accepted for invoices up to $250 only through LiveAuctioneers Payments. Invoices exceeding $250 must be paid by bank transfer or bank wire. Credit cards will not be accepted for amounts exceeding $250. This policy applies to all bidders and is designed to provide enhanced transaction security for high-value luxury purchases. Payment must be received, verified, and cleared in full prior to the release, pickup, transfer, or shipment of any merchandise. Authentique Lux reserves the right to require additional identification, payment verification, or bank wire transfer when necessary for fraud prevention and transaction security. LUXURY IS WHAT WE SELL. TRUST IS WHAT WE BUILD.

If you have not contacted Authentique Lux to arrange payment within 3 days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice.

Online purchases from Authentique Lux may be subject to sales tax. Please see the following for more details. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax. Learn more about tax-exemption.