PATEK PHILIPPE, AN EXCEPTIONAL AND FINE PLATINUM AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH RETROGRADE DATE, MOON-PHASES AND ONLY KNOWN BLACK DIAL CIRCA 2004 REF 5013P-001 MVT 1908054 CASE 4214420

cal.R27 PSQR damascened nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 41 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, 22k gold micro-rotor, minute repeating on steel gongs using two polished hammers •  only known black matte dial, applied Breguet numerals and hands, apertures for leap year indicator, day, month and phases of the moon combined with seconds, retrograde date indicator •  platinum tonneau form case, stepped bezel, down-turned lugs, minute repeating slide in the band •  case, dial and movement signed •  with a platinum PP buckle

Rare and Collectable! Movement running while cataloguing, minute repeating sound is rich, crisp and well-paced, retrograde date, day, month and moon phases appears fully operational and advancing. Stunning black dial, and to the best of our knowledge, only one known to the market. Certificate states that the watch is fitted with a silvered dial with Breguet numerals. Thus, also accompanied by silvered dial in excellent condition. Case and buckle with no significant signs of use, case retaining excellent definition, overall appears in unused condition. Case back retains Patek Philippe service sticker. Movement numbered 1908054. Case number 4214420. **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, Instruction Manual, within a maroon leather folder.  Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe 18-karat white gold silvered dial with Arabic numerals, setting pin, a key and a presentation case with outer card box.

The REF. 5013' case is highly reminiscent of one of Patek Philippe's most important vintage repeating wristwatches, no. 198.212. That watch, also made in a platinum tortue case, was made for Henry Graves Jr. and is illustrated in Huber, M., & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Second Edition, p.315, pl. 470a-d , it is also exhibited in the Patek Philippe Museum.

To the best of our knowledge, this is the only piece known to the market with a black dial.

Launched in 1992, REF. 5013 features 515 individual parts and is the second most complicated wristwatch after the Sky Moon Tourbillon (see lot 1811). The popularity of REF. 5013 is its self-winding movement and differentiates itself from the manual wound tourbillon movement of REF. 6016, composed of 506 parts.

Patek Philippe produced a small number of minute repeating wristwatches during the early part of the 20th century and discontinued production in the late 1950s. To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe in 1989, a minute repeating wristwatch was once again introduced but for the first time with an automatic calibre. This innovation spurred Patek Philippe to build the REF. 5014, combining the extra complications of the perpetual calendar, moon-phases and retrograde calendar.

The retrograde date hand moves along a 270 degree arc and at midnight of the last day of each month, it flies back to the first of the month. During the precisely controlled fly-back phase, the hand is disconnected from the drive train and is cleverly captured back on the 1st of the month to ensure it doesn't slip forward by a day.