Patek Philippe

• cal. CH 28-520/521 nickel lever movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, 40 jewels, 21k gold rotor • anthracite sunburst dial, applied baton indexes, luminous hands, apertures for day, date and month, engine-turned concentric subsidiary dials for 30-minute and 12-hour registers with day/night indication, power reserve indication at 12 o'clock • platinum case, concave bezel, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp       

Sales Room Notice: The present lot was made in 2008 and is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on May 14, 2008. Movement running at time of cataloging, however not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Calendar functions correctly. Chronograph functions however resets at 58 seconds. Case with wear overall consistent with daily use, scuffing and scratches overall, loss of definition to the edges, the case with heavier wear to the band at 9 o'clock, scuffs to the outside of all the lugs. Very light nicks to the edges of the case. Denting to the edges of the bezel from 7 to 9 o'clock. Dial in excellent condition. Movement in very good condition. The present lot contains endangered species which is subject to restrictions upon international export. Accordingly, the strap for this item will be removed prior to shipment outside the United States.
"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 presentation box, factory box, Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, setting pin and tag. Also with an Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on May 14, 2008.

Ref. 5960 was Patek Philippe's first self-winding chronograph with an annual calendar. Originally released in 2006, the watch earned instant symbolic status. The model is still in production today, and was recently made available in stainless steel.