PATEK PHILIPPE, A FINE AND RARE LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2006 REF 5105p-001 MVT 978012 CASE 4287298

cal. 9-90 damascened tonneau nickel lever movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, mono-metallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions •  silvered dial with applied Roman and baton numerals, subsidiary seconds •  polished platinum curved rectangular case, stepped sides, chamfered ends, diamond accent between the lugs at 6, faceted curved sapphire crystal top, sapphire crystal display back secured by four screws •  case, dial and movement signed •  with a platinum PP buckle

Rare and Collectable! Manual winding movement running while cataloguing. Lovely clean dial. Case retains excellent definition, hallmarks are crisp, lugs sharp. Case and buckle with no significant signs of use, overall appears in unused condition. Movement numbered 978012. Case number 4287298. **The leather strap of this watch is made from 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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Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Instruction Manual, attestation and booklets, within a maroon leather folder.  Further accompanied by a presentation case with outer card box.

The REF. 5105P was produced in a very limited series of only 100 pieces. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time REF. 5105 has appeared at auction.

The inaugural REF 5105P was released in 2006 along with REF. 5565A, to celebrate the re-opening of the Salons of Patek Philippe in Geneva.  The series is limited to only 100 pieces and sculpted in a platinum rectangular case in the art deco style of 1936 REF. 492.  Like its precursor, the Ref. 5105 is outfitted with a caliber 9-90 movement dating back to 1959.  A batch of new-old-stock 9-90 calibers were discovered in an old wooden chest in 1996, before the watch making departments moved to Plan-les-Ouates.  The silvered satin-finished dial, rectangular case with broad, polished bevels resonate the Ref. 492 and the silhouette of its domed sapphire crystal.