Patek Philippe

• cal. R29 PS-QR nickel lever movement with the Geneva seal, 39 jewels, Gyromax balance, 22k mini rotor, minute repeating on two gongs • opaline-white dial, applied pink gold Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds with moon phases, 3 apertures for day, month and leap year indication, retrograde date • 18k pink gold tonneau-shaped case, minute repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display snap on back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle

Movement, perpetual calendar and minute repeating are in working order. The repeater is striking the correct time with a harmonise and crisp tone. Dial is clean and intact. Case and buckle have no signs of blemishes, excellent overall condition. A highly recommended piece with an attractive price. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an 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."

With a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1998 and sale on November 17th of 2000, setting pin and a presentation box with outer packaging.

Launched in 1992 with a total of 515 parts, the Reference 5013 is one of the most complicated wristwatches developed by Patek Philippe. When launched the model was the most complicated wristwatch ever manufactured by the company until it was superseded by the Ref.5016 in 1996 and again in 2001 with the introduction of the Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref.5002. The 5013 was the first wristwatch to incorporate a minute-repeater, perpetual calendar, moon-phases and retrograde calendar with a self-winding movement. The retrograde date hand moves along a 270 degree arc and at midnight of the last day of each month, it flies back to the first of the month. During this precisely controlled fly-back phase, the hand is disconnected from the drive train and is cleverly captured back on the 1st of the month to ensure it does not slip forward by a day.

The case of the Reference 5013 is highly reminiscent of Patek Philippe's most important vintage repeating wristwatches, no. 198.21 and made for Henry Graves Jr. The platinum version is illustrated in Huber, M., & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Second Edition, p. 315, pl. 470 a-d and the gold version sold by Sotheby¿s New York in June 2012 for over US$3 million.

Previously unknown to the market and offered for the first time publicly, this is only the 5^th example of a pink gold Patek Philippe Ref.5013 to have appeared at auction since its release in 1992.