Patek Philippe

• cal. 10-200, manual winding jewelled lever movement, swan neck precision regulator • silvered dial, applied Arabic and triangular indexes in guilloché chapter ring, inner pearled minute track, subsidiary seconds • 18k yellow gold case, multi-stepped bezel, large curled lugs, snap-on back • case, dial and movement signed

The movement running at the time of cataloguing. Case in good condtion with the usual scuffs and scratches due to age, a scratch to the top right lug. The end of the lugs slightly reshaped in the past but barely noticeable. The dial in well preserved condition with few marks close the subsidiary seconds. Hands and indexes with few light scuffs. Conservative estimate. Hallmarks on the outside of the case back, probably Dublin import mark for 1954. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

Introduced in 1954, reference 2549 was produced in small quantities in different case variations. They are distinguished by a multi-stepped bezel and curled or horn-shaped lugs. The present lot is possibly only the fifth example in yellow gold in this configuration known by experts.