PATEK PHILIPPE, AN EXCEPTIONAL AND FINE PLATINUM SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2005 REF 5959P MVT 3637009 CASE 4353660

cal. 27-525 PS damascened nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 27 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, two column wheels •  white matte dial, Breguet numerals, spade hands, Breguet chronograph hands, chronograph seconds, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds at 3 and 60-minute register at 9, outer ring calibrated for 1/5 seconds •  polished platinum Officer-style case with screw-set lugs, split seconds rectangular push button, crown activated chronograph, sapphire crystal display back •  case, dial and movement signed •  with a platinum PP buckle    

Rare and Collectable! Manual winding movement running and split seconds chronograph functions fully operational while cataloguing. Lovely clean dial. Case and buckle with no significant signs of wear, appears in unused condition. Movement numbered 3637009, case number 4353660. **The leather strap of this watch is made from 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.

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Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instructions, within a maroon leather folder.  Further accompanied by a presentation case with outer card box.

As Patek affirms "the spilt seconds mechanism is at least as difficult a complication to master as a minute repeater or a tourbillon." For this reason production numbers are small for this "Grande Complication" piece, with approximately only 10 pieces made per year. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time REF. 5959 has been offered at auction.

In 2005, Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5959, a new split seconds chronograph wristwatch and the company's first fully 'in house' chronograph calibre (CHR 27-525PS). This model is the thinnest column-wheel-controlled split seconds chronograph ever made measuring a record-breaking 5.25mm.  Only available in platinum and cased in a traditional Officer-style, the watch is testament to the importance with which Patek Philippe equates the split seconds complication. 

In 2005, Patek Philippe introduced the REF. 5959, a new split seconds chronograph wristwatch and the company's first fully 'in house' chronograph calibre (CHR 27-525PS). This model is the thinnest column-wheel controlled split seconds chronograph ever made measuring a record-breaking 5.25mm. Only available in platinum and cased in a traditional Officer-style, the watch is testament to the importance with which Patek Philippe equates the split seconds complication.