Patek Philippe

• cal. 27-525 PS manual winding damascened nickel lever movement stamped with seal of Geneva, 27 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions • white dial, Breguet numerals, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 60-minute register • polished platinum Officer-style case with screw-set lugs, crown activated chronograph, pusher for split seconds, sapphire crystal back • case, dial and movement signed • platinum PP buckle, leather folder containing watch details, Certificate of Origin, instructions, presentation case and outer card box

In excellent overall condition. The movement is running and the chronograph is functioning correctly. Dial and case in superb condition, appears to be almost unused.
"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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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."

Extremely mechanically complex, the split seconds chronograph is considered one of the three most challenging complications in the art of watchmaking and is consequently one of the most celebrated by collectors. With its "Officer" style case, white dial and special italicised Arabic numerals, the Patek Philippe ref.5959P harks back to the 1920s, a period when many historically important complication watches were made by this celebrated Swiss manufacturer. Launched in 2005, the reference 5959 uses the company's first fully 'in house' chronograph calibre (CHR 27-525PS). The 252 movement parts are confined to a record breaking size for this complication of just 27.3mm in diameter and a thickness of 5.25mm, thereby making it the thinnest column-wheel controlled split seconds chronograph ever made.