PATEK PHILIPPE | A RARE YELLOW GOLD OVAL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH REF 3594 MVT 1286274 CASE 530150 MADE IN 1975

• cal. 28-255 automatic movement, stamped with the Geneva seal, 36 jewels • velvet-finished gilded dial, black Roman numerals • 18k yellow gold oval case, moulded bezel, snap-on case back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Movement in working order when cataloging.. Dial in very good condition. The tip of the hands show signs of discoloration. Case in very good condition, with only inevitable light surface hairlines to the case band. Overall in very good condition. * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered 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 Extract from the Archives. In the 1970s, Patek Philippe was in need an ultra-thin automatic movement for the production of new watches. Patek Philippe then turned to Jaeger-LeCoultre and adapted its ebauche movement, cal. 920 and renamed it to calibre 28-255. Measuring just 2.45mm thin, it has remained to be one of the most refined and beautiful automatic movements ever produced since its production a third of a century ago.