Patek Philippe

• cal. RTO 27 PS QR manual winding nickel lever movement stamped with the PP seal, 28 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance rotating within a one-minute tourbillon carriage, minute repeating on two steel gongs • opaline-white dial, applied pink gold baton indexes, red-tipped retrograde date hand, apertures for day, month and leap year indication, subsidiary dial for constant seconds with moon-phases • 18k pink gold circular case, minute repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe folding buckle

Manual winding movement, tourbillion and minute repeating are in working order while cataloguing. Repeating sounds have a full and even tone with clarity. Dial looks very nice and clean. Case with no visible blemishes. Hallmarks are crisp. Overall condition is excellent. An extraordinary timepiece. Highly recommended! Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **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."

With a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, an interchangeable 18k pink gold case back, setting pin, winding box and presentation box.

After 18 successful years, the legendary Ref. 5016 Grand Complication with minute repeater, tourbillon, perpetual calendar, retrograde date, and moon phases unveils its new identity with the fresh Ref. 5216.  This timepiece brings minute repeater to a further level of sophistication by launching the legendary caliber R TO 27 PS QR LU movement with the five most popular complications in a perceptibly larger case that encloses a more voluminous resonant cavity to enhance the sonority of the chimes.

With over 170 years of history, Patek Philippe has managed to make its name a synonym of the highest quality complications with minute repeating function.  The production of wristwatches with minute repeaters is still delivered by the most skilled watchmakers and the movements are regarded as some of the most complex of watch mechanisms. It can easily take up to 200 to 300 hours to assemble and after which the watch must be perfectly tuned to the superlative standard of sound which Patek Philippe is famous of.  The final test and approval will then be carried out by the President Mr. Thierry Stern himself to guarantee the ultimate perfection.

This new Grand Complication follows in the footsteps of the famous Ref. 5016 that was launched in 1993 and has been widely popular among aficionados. Until the Sky Moon Tourbillon was introduced in 2001, it was Patek Philippe's most complicated wristwatch. Now, the new Ref. 5216R ranks number 4 in this category in current production, behind the new Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 6002, the new Triple Complication Ref. 5208, and the Ref. 5207 first presented in 2008.