Patek Philippe

• cal. CHR 29-535 PS Q manual winding nickel lever movement stamped with PP seal , 34 jewels, Gyromax balance • silvered dial, applied luminous baton indexes, outer minute and 1/5 second track, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute register, moon-phases with date, apertures for day and month, windows for leap year and day/night indication • platinum case, stepped bezel, fluted lugs, split second chronograph activated through a pusher in the crown, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp

Watch with no visible blemishes, overall preserved in excellent condition. Rare and collectible! Please note that In order to export this watch, the plastic seal will need to be cut open and the alligator strap will need to be removed. 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. *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 special folder containing Certificate of Origin dated 2014, a color diagram showing technical specification and images, an interchangeable platinum case back, setting pin and presentation box.

The new Patek Philippe Ref. 5204 split second chronograph with perpetual calendar features all the traditional assets that impress true connoisseurs yet the most modern representative of its category. 

Powered by a caliber CHR 29-535 PS Q movement, with a Gyromax balance beating at 28,800 bph (4Hz), this new movement is entirely developed in house, and is the eighth fully in-house designed chronograph movement from Patek Philippe. It is a substantial change from the 18,000 bph of the 5004's caliber CHR 27-70 Q which was modified based on Nouvelle Lémania movement.

As the apotheosis of Patek Philippe's classic chronograph watch, the new Ref. 5204 is housed in a 40 mm platinum case. While the 5004p was most often seen with Arabic numerals, the 5204P features luminescent applied gold baton markers instead. The dial is intelligently configured setting the stage for one of the most popular and useful functions of a grand complication wristwatch.  Introduced at Baselworld 2012, the new and fresh Ref. 5204 makes auction debut here at Sotheby’s in its original factory seal.