Patek Philippe

• cal.27-70 Q manual winding nickel lever movement with the Geneva seal, 24 jewels, Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 8 positions • black dial with applied diamond and white gold dot indexes, outer ring calibrated for tachymeter, apertures for day and month, 3 subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds combined with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register combined with leap-year indication and date combined with moon-phases • platinum circular case, chronograph buttons to the band, down-turned fluted lugs, bezel set with 36 baguette diamonds total weighing approximately 4.00 carats, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum PP buckle set with 6 baguette diamonds total weighing approximately 0.35 carats

Highly collectable!! The watch is in unused condition and remains in its original Patek Philippe plastic factory seal bag. The plastic bag has been opened a hole from the crown position to test the watch. The movement is running order while cataloguing. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an 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 in a leather folder, interchangeable full case back and a setting pin.  Further accompanied by a presentation box with an outer card box.   

Embodying haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie, the Ref. 5971P proves an impressive feat aesthetically as well as technically.  Crafted entirely from 950 platinum and embellished with 36 Top Wesselton baguette diamonds, the result is a masterpiece in itself and a showcase of the jeweler's art. The mechanical heart is also a gem in its own right. The Ref. 5971 boasts the Nouvelle Lemania movement, calibre CH 27-70Q, widely regarded as the most beautiful classic column wheel chronograph mechanism in existence which is manufactured exclusively for Patek Philippe.

Beautifully offsetting the diamonds, the black dial displays a broad spectrum of time indicators: a chronograph with perpetual calendar including leap-year displays plus analog date and moon-phases.  The thoughtful layout of the dial makes all this differentiated information legible at a glance.