Patek Philippe "Magical Jasper"

• Swiss B21 quartz movement, 13 jewels • white and grey mother-of-pearl with gold and emerald-set applied numerals, decorative gold and diamond-set hands • dial and movement housed within a gold circular case, bezel set with 72 brilliant-cut diamonds, the whole set within a rock crystal, gold, grey mother-of-pearl and diamond-set outer case, this suspended between a large gold, jasper and grey mother-of-pearl arch, on two finely carved rock crystal columns capped with gold and black onyx, jasper feet, applied gold and diamond swagged decoration, the substantial rectangular-shaped gold and jasper base surmounted by white and grey mother-of-pearl, centered by a large oval, set with mother-of-pearl, jasper, diamonds and a large cabochon emerald, base on shaped gold feet • inner casing and base signed, additionally signed on an engraved plaque applied to the rectangular base, dial and movement signed

A truly magnificent clock, large in size and an absolute presentation masterpiece. Overall in very nice condition, mother-of-pearl intact, jaspar clean and also intact. Piece of mother-of-pearl unattached but intact. Movement is in working order. Inner casing signed PPC and gold hallmarks, base signed PPC and hallmarked.
"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."

With a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1996 and sale on January 8th, 1997. The Extract additionally states the clock has 1027 diamonds weighing 32.51 carats, one large cabochon emerald weighing 39.38 carats and the rest of the emeralds total weighing 8.42 carats. The total weight of the clock is 6.46 kilograms.  With a Patek Philippe presentation box.