Patek Philippe

cal.315 S-QR damascened nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 30 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, gold rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross, sapphire crystal display in the white gold cuvette • white matt dial with inner ring calibrated for hours with Roman numerals and 5-minute division outer ring with Arabic numerals, apertures for day, month, phases of the moon and leap year indication, retrograde date • 18k white gold Officer-style hinged case with screw-set lugs • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding buckle

The movement is running, all functions are operational and advancing. Dial in very good condition. The case is in excellent condition and still retains its protective plastic sticker to the hinged back. Overall the watch appears to be in unused condition. An extremely fine example of this reference.
"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 2006, a setting pin, a Patek Philippe tag, a leather folder, leaflets and instructions, an automatic winding presentation case and outer card box.

Production of reference 5059 began in 1998 and was discountinued in 2006. Around 150 pieces were made in white gold. According to our research, the present example is one of approximately twenty in white gold from this reference to appear at auction.