Patek Philippe Elephant Watergames

• swiss B21 quartz movement, 13 jewels • gilt and diamond-set dial with ruby-set five-minute divisions, gold and diamond decorative-shaped hands, the circular gold case housing the movement with diamond-set bezel, the whole resting on two large natural quartz rocky landscape, cascading between the rocks is a realistically sculptured rock crystal waterfall accented with silver and diamond-set water crests flowing into a rock crystal shimmering pool, the pool itself interspersed with naturalistic gold diamond and green enamel reeds, frolicking in the pool a majestic scene of a mother elephant realistically carved in obsidian, playing with her realistically carved obsidian elephant calf, the pool surrounded by variegated colored stones, a carved green agate water foliage, the rocky background also with a naturalistic gold textured climbing tree with green agate leaves, gold and ruby-set calyx • base and movement signed

A magnificent and stunning clock. The gold is tarnished but will clean. Beautifully textured. The present elephants are the exact copies of the original. The original oness were damaged and these elephants have been remade by the original manufacturer and craftsmen. Dial is clean, movement is presently working. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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.

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Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1991 and sale on August 20th, 1993. The Extract additionally states the total diamond weight is 36.95 carats, total ruby weight is 36.41 carats. Total weight of gold is 3705 grams. Total weight of silver is 675 grams. Total weight of clock is 23 kilograms. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe presentation box.