Patek Philippe, A FINE AND RARE PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND MOON-PHASES, 24-HOUR AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION CIRCA 2006 REF 5970R MVT 3048065 CASE 4315181

• cal. CH 27-70 Q manual winding damascened nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 24 jewels, Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 8 positions • silvered dial with applied baton numerals, feuille hands, twin aperture for day and month in English, three subsidiary dials for seconds combined with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register combined with leap year indicator, date combined with moon-phases • 18k pink gold case, down-trned fluted lugs, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed  • with an 18k pink gold PP folding buckle

Manual winding movement running and all functions appear operational while cataloguing. Dial is nice and clean. Case and buckle with no significant signs of use. Hallmarks are very clear and defined on both case and buckle. Lugs are sharp and retain their original definition. Overall appears in excellent condition. Movement numbered 3048065. Case numbered 4315181. **The leather strap of this wristwatch is made of endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Instruction Manual and booklets in leather folder. Further accompanied by an extra case back, a setting pin and a presentation  box with an outer card box.

The production of REF 5970 started in 2005 and replaced the highly acclaimed REF 3970. Also equipped with a perpetual calendar and chronograph functions, the REF. 5970 re-interprets its classic predecessor. The REF. 5970 features a larger and more desirable 40 mm case, compared with the 36 mm case of REF. 3970. Apart from its impressive size, the REF. 5970's enlarged dial is distinguished by a tachymetric scale, enabling its wearer to instantly calculate the speed of a timed interval.

In 2007, the REF. 5970 was discontinued in pink and white gold, and is only available in yellow gold. For this reason, the pink gold and white gold versions of the REF. 5970 are extremely rare and highly desired by collectors.