Patek Philippe

• cal. 27-70Q manual winding damascened nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 28 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance • black dial, applied faceted baton and square numerals, apertures for day and month, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds combined with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register with leap year indicator and date combined with moon-phases • case with down-turned lugs, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • Certificate of Origin, spare case back, folding buckle, leather folder and presentation case

The present lot is new, untouched and still in its original Patek Philippe seal and plastic box. Please note that since the strap is crocodile/alligator, a CITIES license will be needed to be able to ship the watch out of Switzerland in its original plastic seal and with its original alligator strap. It could take up to 3 months to order the CITIES depending on where the lot must be shipped to. The procedure to get one is very easy and Sotheby's will make all the necessary arrangements according to the buyer's needs.
"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."

The production of the Ref. 5004 commenced in 1995 and remains the most complicated model in Patek Philippe's line of chronographs. Composed of 407 miniscule parts, the present example houses calibre CHR 27-70Q, and ingeniously combines a spilt seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar in a classic 18k white gold case. The present masterpiece employs Patek Philippe's patented spilt seconds disengagement mechanism, accurate within a fraction of a second. The perptual calendar function features a 24-hour display, leap year indication and precision moon-phases device.
The present example offered for the fist time at auction is in a as new condition in a sealed plastic bag and fitted Patek Philippe box, it is the first example of this type to appear on the watch auction market this year