Patek Philippe, A FINE PLATINUM AUTOMATIC CENTER SECONDS ANNUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION CIRCA 2004 REF 5056P MVT 3288286 CASE 4223474

• cal. 315-199 damascened nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva Seal, 36 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, gold rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross • satin finished silvered gray dial, luminescent Roman numerals, feuille hands, centre seconds, power sector at 12 o'clock, two subsidiary dials for day and month, apertures for date and moon-phases • platinum case with scooped bezel,one diamond weighing 0.02 carats set in the band between the down-turned lugs at 6 o'clock, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum PP buckle

Automatic movement is running, date, day month are advancing while cataloguing. The moon-phases button needs some attention. Dial is nice and clean. Case and buckle appears with no signs of wear. Overall appears in excellent condition. Movement numbered 3288286. Case numbered. **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."

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Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin.

REF. 5056 was produced only in platinum. Patek philippe launched this model in 1998 and its production discontinued in 2006. A similar model to REF. 5056 is REF. 5036- that was only made in yellow, white and pink gold.

Accordingly to our research, the present example is one of afew hundred pieces that were made, of those, approximately 30 have been offered at auction.