Patek Philippe

• cal. 9-90 manual winding tonneau movement, 18 jewels • aged silvered dial, applied gold Roman and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds • the rectangular case with beveled sides • case, dial and movement signed • Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming sale on 7 Feb 1946, original spare parts

The movement is stamped 860 on the side, which corresponds to the last three digits of the case serial number. The dial is original, with a very nice signature in hard enamel, however it is aged with spotting and marks throughout, perhaps from moisture. The case shows some light scuffs, however it appears unpolished. The watch is accompanied by a single replacement screw from Patek Philippe Geneva, packaged in a small container labeled with the movement number of the watch and 9'90, the calibre number. The client preserved the Patek Philippe envelope in which it was sent, dated May 20th, 1958, with a customs sticker labeling the envelope as containing spare parts. The Certificate of Origin is undated, and has the watch's movement number 837766 in type, and next to it is 89748 and what appears to be r/6 in handwriting.
"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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Production of Ref. 1440 commenced in 1939.