- 158
Patek Philippe
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A FINE WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC SWEEP SECONDS PERPETUAL CALENDAR HINGED WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND RETROGRADE DATE2001 REF 5059G MVT 1958632 CASE 4128171
- diameter 36 mm
• cal. 315-136 automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, 31 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, gold rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross, crystal display to the gold cuvette • white matte dial, painted Roman numerals, feuille hands, fan-form aperture for moon-phases, apertures for day, leap year indicator, and month, retrograde date sector • 18k white gold circular Officer-style hinged case, screw-set lugs • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
Condition
The movement is running, however the leap year indicator is out of position and will need to be adjusted. The calendar appears to advance properly otherwise. The dial is in nice condition with no surface marks. The case shows only light wear with some very light scuffs to the back. Overall the watch is very nice. The strap of this watch contains 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.
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin dated February 2002, Extract from the Archives confirming production in 2001 and sale on October 9th of that year. Together with booklets, red leather folder, white gold and wooden setting pin, fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging.
Production of Ref. 5059 began in 1998 and was discontinued in 2006. Its combination of perpetual calendar and retrograde date functions, as well as the much-loved Officer-style case, has made this an increasingly popular model among collectors.