PATEK PHILIPPE | A YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCHREF 570 MVT 722411 CASE 306404 MADE IN 1954

• cal. 12-400 manual winding movement, stamped with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels • silvered dial, applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer pearled minute track, engine-turned subsidiary seconds • 18k yellow gold case, snap-on case back engraved with initials • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. Dial is in very attractive and original condition. the overall surface is aged through but in a consistent manner. The signature is nicely raised in hard enamel but the subsidiary seconds dial shows a 0.5 cm faint black line. Case shows signs of oxidization throughout, case band and case back with some surface wear. Right case band near 4 o'clock shows wear the hallmark use to be but has been removed from gentle polishing. there is a second hallmark under the lug at 11 o'clock. The case has become tarnished over time and the case back with monogram overall very attractive example and very original 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 Extract from the Archives. Production of reference 570 began in 1938 with a dial featuring either subsidiary or sweep center seconds.  Its launch marked Patek Philippe's first oversized Calatrava model produced in series, with materials such as yellow gold, pink gold, white gold but rarely in stainless steel or platinum. With its concept, proportions and shape same as reference 96 and only defferent in size, reference 570 is considered one of the most classic and elegant vintage wristwatches today due to its contemporary proportions.

For similar example of reference 570, please see "Patek Philippe Wristwatches" by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, pages 169-170.