PATEK PHILIPPE | A FINE AND RARE PLATINUM AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR CENTER SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH RETROGRADE DATE AND MOON-PHASESREF 5050P MVT 1957671 CASE 2989788 MADE IN 1995

• cal. 315 S QR automatic movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 31 jewels • silvered dial, applied baton numerals, fan-form retrograde date with Arabic numerals, 4 apertures for leap year indication, day, month and and moon-phases, center seconds • platinum case, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle

Movement, perpetual and retrograde functions are in working order while cataloguing. The movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. Dial is clean and intact. The case is in very good condition with only very light surface wear and a very minor ding to the bezel to the 4 o'clock. the hallmarks on the band on 9 o'clock is very crisp and easy to see. Overall, the watch is very attractive and in original condition. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**. Presentation case started to disintegrate.
"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, an instruction manual, a setting pin, an interchangeable solid case back and presentation box. Launched in 1993, reference 5050 was the first automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch featuring retrograde date and center seconds from Patek Philippe. Available in yellow, pink, white gold or platinum with either baton indexes or considerably rarer Roman numerals dial, the model was discontinued in 2002 when it was replaced with the reference 5059 and then reference 5159 with Officer-style case. 

For similar example of reference 5050, please refer to “Patek Philippe Wristwatches” by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, pages 296.