Patek Philippe

• cal. 13''' manual winding nickel lever movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, 23 jewels • silvered dial with applied Roman numerals and baton indexes, outer minute and 1/5 seconds track, outermost tachometer scale, subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, baton hands • polished case, snap-on case back • case, dial and movement signed

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph function appears fully operational, however it may require a service in the near future to be well preserved. Dial most probably cleaned. Case with signs of wear. The strap of this watch is made of endangered species. For more information please consult important notices.
"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."

Reference 533 was manufactured from 1937 until circa 1957 and is similar to the reference 130 from which it differs by its flat rather than concave bezel. This bezel gives the 533 the appearance of the classic 'Calatrava'. Rarer than the 130, research shows that as few as 140 pieces may have been made in yellow gold, of which just 40 are currently known from the market. Unusually, more versions of the 533 were made in pink rather than yellow gold.