Patek Philippe

• cal. 240/114 automatic movement with the seal of Geneva, 27 jewels • silvered dial, bullet indexes, dauphine hands, three subsidiary dials indicating day combined with 24-hour indicator, date combined with fan-form aperture for moon-phases, and month combined with leap year indicator • clous de Paris bezel, sapphire crystal display snap back • case, dial and movement signed • 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding buckle

The watch remains in a factory sealed bag. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information. Please note that if the watch is exported, additional time should be allowed so that a CITES permit can be obtained.
"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."

With a Certificate of Origin dated June 16th, 2007, and a spare solid case back. Together with a leather folder, product literature, fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging. This watch is offered sealed in its original plastic Patek Philippe bag.

This model, Ref. 5039, was produced as a variation on the 3940 design, adding a distinctive clous de Paris, or hobnail, bezel. Patek Philippe introduced this model in 1996. The presently offered lot is one of the last Ref. 5039s to be released by the manufacture after the reference was discontinued in 2006.