Patek Philippe

• cal. 10-110 manual winding lever movement, 18 jewels • pink silver dial, applied pink gold Roman numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds • 18k pink gold case, down-turned lugs, snap-on back • case, dial and movement signed

Movement running at the time of cataloguing. The dial in with some marking to the centre of the subsidiary seconds, shallow dent above the signature between 11 and 12, slight surface scuffs throughout. Case with scuffs throughout surface scratches to the band. Hallmark clear. 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 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."

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on September 11th 1944 and presentation case.

The reference 1471 was produced from 1940 for about ten years. The present "pink on pink" example, preserved until today by the family of the original owner in France, was bought in September 1944 during the allied liberation of the country. Further to this, this lot is accompanied by its original presentation case and Certificate of Origin. Only about 10 examples of the 1471 in pink gold are known to have come to the market.

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time this watch has been presented at auction.