PATEK PHILIPPE

• cal. 215-156 nickel lever movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, free-sprung Gyromax balance, 18 jewels • white dial, applied pink gold Breguet numerals, feuille hands, one pink gold hand for primary time zone, blued steel hands for secondary time zone and minutes, subsidiary dials for 24-hour indication and constant seconds • 18k pink gold case, raised faceted bezel, two buttons in the band for independent adjustment of the secondary hour hand, minutes and primary time zone hour adjusted by crown, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp

The movement is running and hour adjustment buttons are functioning properly, however it might soon need to be cleaned and serviced. The dial is in nice condition with no surface marks. The case shows general wear and some scratches to the bezel at 12, 4 and 5 and 8 o'clock. There is also a scuff to the outside rim of the sapphire display back. The color of the watch in the catalogue is not totally accurate, as the watch is a much more subtle rose color and not as intense as photograph. The Geneva retail price for this watch is currently 25,700CHF.
"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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Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 2002 and sale on February 17th of the following year.

Launched in 2001, Ref. 5134 belongs to Patek Philippe's tradition of cleverly designed two-time zone watches. Its design harkens back to the iconic Ref. 2597, the original 'heures sautante' model based on the invention of watch-making genius Louis Cottier.  

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time the present example has been offered at auction.