Patek Philippe

• cal. R27 Q automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the PP seal, Gyromax balance, 39 jewels, two hammers on two extra-long "Cathedral" gongs, 22k gold mini-rotor • black dial with applied gold Arabic numerals, 3 subsidiary dials indicating day with 24-hour indication, month with leap-year indication and date with aperture for moon-phases, outer minute track • platinum circular case with stepped bezel and lugs, minute repeating activated by a slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle 

Automatic movement, perpetual calendar and minute repeating function in working order when cataloguing. Repeating sounds are very harmonious, clear and well-paced. Case with no visible blemishes except a few very faint and superficial hairlines to the back. Crisp hallmarks. Buckle with very faint signs of use. Overall in excellent condition. 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 Certificate of Origin, an interchangeable platinum case back, setting pin and presentation box.

Launched in 2002, ref. 5074 is the successor of the ever-popular ref. 3974.  Housing the same self-winding Cal. R 27 Q movement within a large 42 mm diameter case, it was a breakaway from Patek Philippe’s traditional philosophy of creating highly complicated movements within a compact case. Comprising no fewer than 467 parts, the ref. 5074 is a marvelous work of art in modern Haute Horlogerie combining the two most highly prized functions - minute repeater together with perpetual calendar.  The minute repeating function features the “cathedral gongs” which are twice longer than the regular ones, resulting in a richer, grander chime.  The perpetual calendar indicates the correct date even in leap years, finely organized indications on the black dial including a moon-phase display and a separate 24-hour subsidiary dial. 

Manufactured in small numbers, ref. 5074 in yellow gold with a silver or a black dial is available exclusively from 2002 until 2006.  Patek Philippe then presented the pink gold version in 2005 and platinum version in 2009 which remain in collection until today.  Previously unknown to the market and offered for the first time publicly in excellent condition, this is only the 2nd time the platinum example of Patek Philippe ref. 5074 appeared at auction.