Patek Philippe

• cal. 27-70 Q manual winding nickel lever movement, stamped with the seal of Geneva, 28 jewels, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator • silvered dial, applied pink gold Arabic numerals, Feuille hands, split second chronograph hands, subsidiary dials for constant seconds combined with 24 hour indication, 30 minute register combined with leap year indication, date combined with moon phases, twin aperture for day and month in English, outer minute track • 18k pink gold case, stepped bezel and lugs, chronograph pushers, split second pusher through the crown, screw down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial, and movement signed• with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe folding clasp

CASE Case is well preserved and attractive. Some very light wear from occasional use. Lower left lug band with a crisp PPC hallmark. a very slight sign of indentation under a loupe. Hallmarks to all lugs are crisp. DIAL Dial in excellent condition MOVEMENT Perpetual calendar, split chronograph, and moon phases operating. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. ***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping.***
"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."

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated April 12, 2009, and an Extract from the Archives confirming date of manufacture in 2004, and date of sale on February 27, 2004. Together with one additional solid case back, one setting pin, booklets, one bi fold, and a presentation box with outer packaging.

The Reference 5004 exemplifies the true art of watchmaking. The production of the Ref. 5004 commenced in 1995 until 2009 when it was finally retired. This reference also has the distinction of employing the last non-Patek Philippe in house chronograph caliber, which was produced for them by Nouvelle Lemania. The present example belongs to the first series of this model, with the movement numbers between 879501-879999, placing the present example at the earliest part of the production range.

Composed of 407 parts, the watch houses a calibre CHR 27-70Q, and ingeniously combines a split seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar. The split seconds chronograph allows the simultaneous measurement of multiple events beginning at the same time and employs Patek Philippe's patented split seconds disengagement mechanism, accurate within a fraction of a second. The perpetual calendar function features a 24-hour display, leap year indication and precision moon-phases device.

For an example of the reference, see Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, p. 312, Vol. II, Second Edition.