PATEK PHILIPPE | A YELLOW GOLD OPEN-FACED KEYLESS WATCH, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO.MVT 811970 CASE 811970 MADE IN 1925

• cal. 17"' manual winding movement • silvered dial, applied Breguet numerals, gold Breguet hands, subsidiary seconds • 18k yellow gold case, hinged case back and cuvette engraved by the initial of the name of original owner • case, dial and movement signed 

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. Dial is original with tarnishing throughout towards the edges and discoloration around the numerals. The numeral themselves with some light tarnish. The case is in very attractive and original condition, the movement itself is in very nice condition. The hinges are nice and tight, there are minor signs to the case of opening. The case with light surface wear that is more than consistence with the age and the case back with monograph AH. Indexes show signs of tarnishing. Case in good condition with some inevitable light scratches to the case back. There are a few tiny nicks to the edge of the hinged case; also there are minor knife marks to the edge of the hinged case, possibly due to opening of the case. Overall in good condition for its age. * 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.
"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.