PATEK PHILIPPE | REF 1578 YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SPIDER LUGSMADE IN 1956

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 12-400 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 727'060 Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back Case number: 693'739 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle Dimensions: 35mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on May 29th, 1957

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: in good overall condition with strong hallmarks under the lugs. With signs of polishing and with surface wear and scuffs throughout. DIAL: in very good condition and has been cleaned. Indexes with minor blemishes. 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."

Reference 1578 comes with spider lugs and was produced between 1943 and 1962. The case is in nice and crisp condition showing clean hallmarks.