Patek Philippe

• cal. 25-21 REC manual winding nickel lever movement, 18 jewels • rhodium-gold plated guilloché dial, pink gold chapter ring with brown concentric Arabic numerals and outer minute track, brown pear hands • 18k pink gold tonneau case, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws • case, dial, and movement signed • with a 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle

The movement running at the time of cataloguing. Dial and hands in excellent condition. Case with very minor light scuffs from careful wear. Overall in very good condition. 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 8th 2009, booklets, presentation case.

Originally launched in platinum in 2007, the reference 5098 was made available in pink gold in 2009. The elegance of the piece is directly inspired by the Gondolo wristwatches produced in the early 1920's. 

The name Gondolo was registered in 1902 and refers to the legendary Brazilian retailer Gondolo & Labouriau that represented Patek Philippe from around 1872.  

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