Patek Philippe

• cal 240-151 nickel lever movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, free-sprung Gyromax balance, 27 jewels, 22k micro-rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross • silvered dial, applied pink gold Breguet numerals, pink gold Breguet hands, pearled minute ring, eccentric subsidiary seconds at 4 o'clock • 18k pink gold water-resistant-type circular case, flat bezel, downturned lugs, sapphire crystal display screw-down back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle

The movement is running, however it may require service soon. The dial is very clean with no visible marks or spots. The case bears very light shop wear and appears virtually unworn. The accompanying Certificate of Origin is from McCarver & Moser. The Extract confirms the 10 applied Breguet numerals and pearled minute ring. The 2002 Geneva retail price for this piece was 16,050CHF. 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 Certificate of Origin dated November 5, 1999 and an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1999 and sale on August 18th of that year. Together with a Patek Philippe leather folder and fitted presentation box.

A variation on the classic Calatrava shape, Reference 5026 was manufactured from 1997 until 2002. The present lot belongs to the second series of this model, which was fitted with the remarkably thin automatic movement calibre 240-151 and has a power reserve of 48 hours.

According to our research, the present example is one of fewer than ten examples of Ref. 5026 in pink gold to appear at auction. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time the present lot has been offered at auction.