Patek Philippe

• cal. RTO 27 PS manual winding nickel lever movement, 28 jewels, one-minute tourbillon carriage, Gyromax balance, minute repeating on two gongs • black enamel dial, applied gold Breguet numerals, subsidiary dial for constant seconds • white gold Officier-style case, minute repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back, screw-set lugs • case, dial and movement signed 

The present lot is factory sealed and has not been tested for accuracy or duration of the power reserve. The movement runs. In like-new condition, double sealed in a factory box and plastic wrap. 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. Please note that the present lot is being offered in its original factory seal. Because the strap must be removed in order for the watch to be shipped out of the United States, the factory seal will need to be broken. Buyers should be aware that breaking the seal may cause the lot to decrease in value.
"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."

Accompanied by a Certificate of Origin confirming sale in 2013, instructions, booklets, two leather folders, presentation case and outer packaging.

Ref. 5539 was launched in 2013, replacing the Ref. 5339. It was made available only in white gold, and this year at Basel a version with a blue dial was released. The model is coveted by collectors for its Officier-style case and handsome enamel dial with Breguet numerals. The simplicity of the design of the watch belies its extraordinarily complex movement featuring both a tourbillon and a minute repeating function. According to our research, the present lot is one of only two to appear at auction.