PATEK PHILIPPE | A VERY FINE AND RARE PLATINUM AND PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC ASTRONOMICAL WRISTWATCH WITH SKY CHART, PHASES AND POSITION OF THE MOON AND TIME OF MERIDIAN PASSAGE OF SIRIUS AND THE MOONREF 5102PR MVT 5512894 CASE 4525454 CELESTIAL CIRCA 2010

• cal.240/165 automatic movement stamped with Geneva seal, 45 jewels, 22k gold mini-rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross • inner blue bezel with silvered Roman numerals, the sapphire crystal glass with silvered ellipse framing the visible sky (marked out with the cardinal points), planisphere of the Northern Hemisphere rotates counter-clockwise above the dial, skeletonized white-lacquered feuille hands • platinum case, 18k pink gold case band finely decorated with halved Calatrava crosses, pink gold lugs, crown at 2 o'clock to for time setting, crown at 4 o'clock for adjusting the planisphere by turning to one direction and in the other direction to correct the angular position and moon-phases, screw-down sapphire crystal case back • case, crystal and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle

The movement and all functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The upper right and lower left lugs with minor signs of tarnishing. The band with very minor signs of tarnishing particularly toward the left and all the lugs. The watch is in excellent overall condition and is almost like new. The buckle with minor signs of tarnishing and signs of wear. The watch is overall in excellent condition close to new condition. Overall a very attractive example in excellent overall condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. **Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species, please refer to important notices for further information.
"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 special leather folder containing the Certificate of Origin, instruction manual and presentation box.

As a significant new reference, one sees the 'Celestial' (reference 5102) standing proudly alongside other legendary Patek Philippe watches with star charts, most notably the Henry Graves, Jr. Supercomplication.  When the model was first introduced, it was created only in platinum for five years. From 2007 to 2009, it was produced in yellow gold, and from 2009 to 2012, in pink gold and platinum. In 2012, Patek Philippe discontinued the model and introduced the reference 6102. 

For yellow gold metal, please refer to lot 2650.