Patek Philippe

• cal. 240HU automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the Patek Philippe seal, 33 jewels, 22k gold off-center mini-rotor, Gyromax balance •  polychrome cloisonné enamel dial depicting Europe Africa Asia and Oceania surrounded by a midnight blue revolving ring divided in 24 hours for the diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer revolving ring bearing the name of 24 world cities • 18k white gold polished case, button in the case to adjust the time zone, sapphire crystal back display • bezel and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp

Movement is in working order while cataloguing, but it has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. Overall the watch was purchased in 2013 and remains in its original plastic protection and comes in its original cardboard transportation case. Please note that the watch is no longer sold with its sealed bag, condition remains the same. The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species and will need a special licence to be exported out of Switzerland. For further information please refer to the endangered species symbol in the guide for prospective buyers.
"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 5131 was launched in white gold in 2009. The cloisonné enamel centre to the dial represents Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania region. The creation of an enamel dial is a very complex technical art and only two or three in-house enamel artists are able to produce these dials. Therefore, as a consequence, only a very few pieces can be delivered each year and out of which so far only 6 pieces in white gold have come back into the auction market.
Considered by many watch collectors and enthusiasts to be an outstanding example of high-art enamel work, this timepiece also represents the perfect symbiosis between aesthetic design and horological ingenuity. Furthermore, this rare watch is presented in its original factory-sealed plastic protective sleeve which guarantees its immaculate condition.