Lot 253
  • 253

Patek Philippe

Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES1991 REF 3970E SECOND SERIES MVT 875742 CASE 2873836
  • yellow gold with alligator strap REMOVED
  • diameter 36.5 mm
• Cal. 27-70Q, manual winding nickel lever movement, 24 jewels • silvered dial, applied baton indexes, yellow gold feuille hands, apertures for day and month, three subsidiary dials for 30-minute register combined with leap year, date combined with moon phases, and constant seconds combined with 24-hours • yellow gold case, concave bezel, round chronograph buttons, screw-down solid case back • case, dial, and movement signed • 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Condition

Movement running at the time of cataloguing, however, it could benefit from a service in the future. All pushers in working order. Case, dial, and movement in good condition. 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."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin, original wood box, setting pin and leather documents folder. With an Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on 28 February 1991.

The present lot is being offered for the first time at auction by a descendant of the original owner.