Patek Philippe

• cal. 7''' gilt revolver LeCoultre cylinder movement • signed and numbered gold cuvette • white enamel dial, Roman numerals, outer minute track, blued steel hands • polished miniature case, aperture to the cover with radial black enamel Roman numerals and minute track, case back with engraved monogram • case, dial and movement signed

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a service soon. Enamel dial in good condition. Aperture to the cover lacking the glass. Case with light scuffs throughout. Engraved monogram to the case back.
"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."

This watch bears a movement that belongs to a special range of numbers used by Patek Philippe only for complicated watches. Today considered as a standard size for ladies mechanical wristwatches, the caliber 7''' so called "miniature" was considered in the 1920's to be technically advanced and highly desirable and was referred as a complicated timepiece. About 65 "miniature" wristwatches are identified today for probably just a few 100 made overall.
A similar calibre is illustrated in M. Huber & A. Banbery, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1987 edition, p 29.