Patek Philippe

9''' gilt cylinder heart form movement, flat three-arm balance • gold cuvette signed and numbered for the retailer and maker • white enamel dial, roman numerals • the front and back covers set with heart form garnets and surrounded by diamonds, the band set with purple enamel over engine turning, the pendant centrally set with a diamond, the bow further diamond set 

Movement not running requires a service. Enamel dial with one hand missing. Case in good condition. Very rare watch in overall good condition.
"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 an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1864 and sale on December 9th, the same year. The Extract further confirms that garnet and diamond setting.

Only 8 heart-form watches by Patek Philippe are known to have survived and the present lot is one of three with the same hard stone setting. It should be noted that the present watch also features a heart-form movement; shaped movements are exceptionally rare. A very similar watch, also retailed by Hessenberg & Co, Frankfurt, was offered for sale at Antiquorum, Geneva, October 2005 lot 128. That watch no.16219 featured a pearl rather than diamond setting. A further 9''' heart form movement is illustrated in Huber, M., Banbery A., Patek Philippe, Second Edition, p.109.