Patek Philippe

• cal. 240 Q automatic lever movement, stamped with the PP seal, 27 jewels, Gyromax balance, yellow gold rotor • black dial, diamond-set indexes, subsidiary dials for month combined with leap year at 3, day combined with 24-hour indication, fan-form aperture for moon-phase combined with date at 6 • platinum case, diamond on band at 12, snap-on sapphire crystal back display • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp

Automatic movement is running and all functions are in working order when cataloguing. Dial is nice and clean. No visible blemishes to the case, appears to be unworn. Buckle with very minor signs of use. Overall condition is excellent. 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 present lot does not come with original strap.**
"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."

With a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, an instruction manual, interchangeable solid case back, a setting pin and a presentation box.

Reference 5140 was launched in 2006 and initially produced in white gold only. A year later, in 2007, it was made in yellow gold and, since 2010, in pink gold and platinum. The Reference 5140 replaced the popular Reference 3940 which had been in production for 20 years. The 5140 is 1.2 mm larger than its predecessor. 

Examples such as the present lot, featuring black diamond-set dials, were quite recently introduced in 2014.