Patek Philippe

• cal. 240/119 automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva Seal, 27 jewels, Gyromax balance, engraved gold micro-rotor with flower motifs • cloisonné polychrome enamel dial depicting the red orchid, applied white gold dot quarter markers • 18k white gold case, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed. • with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding buckle

Automatic movement running while cataloging. Enamel dial is intact, nice and clean. Case and buckle has light scuff with hardly any sign of wear. Overall appears in very good condition. Rare and collectable! **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 Extract from the Archives and presentation box.

Patek Philippe introduced ref. 5075 in 2000 as a limited edition featuring different set patterns. Each enamel dial created for the ref. 5075 limited series was done so by hand using the ancient art of cloisonné. Cloisonné is a process where a design is created on a blank canvas (the dial) using thin strips of gold joined to the base that create a border between colours. Considered a 'lost art', each enameller will usually has a creation of their-own specially formulated colours to work with including a colour chart to use as a guide since the material changes in appearance when heated. The process can be extremely lengthy as each colour has to be fired separately at a different temperature, this also increases the chances of failure as the firing process is extremely delicate and even the most experienced can lose months of work due to unforeseeable cracking during the process. Due to the process in which the dials are made each watch in the series can be considered unique. The present example is part of a limited "flower"series, with a cloisonné enamel dial portraying a delicate and graceful red orchid flower.