Patek Philippe

• cal. 27-70/155 manual winding nickel lever movement, 24 jewels, Gyromax balance • silvered dial, applied blackened gold baton numerals and feuille hands, outer minute and second railway track, outermost tachometer scale, two apertures for day and month, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds combined with 24-hour register, 30-minute register combined  with leap-year, date combined with moon-phases • scooped bezel, polished case, down turned fluted lugs, sapphire glass and screw-down display case back • case, dial and movement signed  • with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp

MOvement is working at the time of cataloguing. Case and dial in very good condition. This watch appears to be in very good condition as it was consigend in a sealed plastic bag. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see 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."

Designed to replace the now legendary reference 3970, the reference 5970 was launched in 2004 but created in a more contemporary style.

This watch is a testament to the iconic Patek Philippe reference 2499's classic styling, similarities of the this reference can be seen in the recently discontinued reference 5970 and newly announced reference 5270 which echoes its predecessor in both design and appearance.