PATEK PHILIPPE | A VERY FINE AND RARE PLATINUM PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS, MOON-PHASES AND LEAP YEAR INDICATIONREF 5970P MVT 3049940 CASE 4476826 CIRCA 2008

• cal. 27-70 Q manual winding movement stamped with Geneva seal, 24 jewels • black dial, applied baton indexes, outer ring for tachometer, apertures for day and month, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds combined with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register combined with leap-year indication and date combined with moon-phases • platinum case, square chronograph pushers to the band, single diamond set between the lugs at 6 o'clock, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp

The movement and all chronograph functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the calendar functions are working properly. The watch is in excellent overall condition with only very light surface wear to the case. But the watches has been worn only once or twice and it is in excellent overall 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 Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, an interchangeable solid case back, a setting pin and presentation box. The platinum version of reference 5970 was the final material to be released in the series. Available for approximately 1 year only between 2009 and 2010 the 5970P reportedly has the lowest production of any reference 5970 metals. Replaced by the contemporary reference 5270, reference 5970, particularly in the rarest and most precious of metals, platinum, is considered to be the one the most desirable and iconic Patek Philippe production models released in recent years.