Patek Philippe, A FINE AND RARE WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH RETROGRADE DATE CIRCA 2004 REF 5050G MVT 1957976 CASE 2980858

cal. 315SQR nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 31 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross • silvered dial, applied Roman numerals, outer minute tracker, sweep center seconds, apertures for day, leap year indication, month and moon-phases, retrograde date indicated with inner painted Arabic numerals • 18k white gold case, down-turned lugs, sapphire crystal display screw back •  case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold PP deployant clasp

Automatic movement running while cataloguing, perpetual calendar and retrograde functions appear to advance properly while cataloguing. Dial looks nice and clean. Case retains crisp hallmarks. Case and buckle with no signficant signs of use, overall appears in unused condition. Movement numbered 1957976. Case number 2980858. **The leather 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.

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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 Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin.

The REF. 5050 has been produced for approximately ten years and its production ended around year 2002. REF. 5050 is the first sweep seconds perpetual calendar wristwatch produced by Patek Philippe since the iconic REF. 2497 and REF. 2438-1. REF. 5050 dials set with Roman numerals account for less than 20% of total production, and thus are highly coveted by collectors.