PATEK PHILIPPE | VERY FINE AND RARE PLATINUM PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOURS, LEAP YEAR INDICATION AND LUMINOUS HANDSREF 5970P MVT 3931618 CASE 4494372 CIRCA 2009

Movement: cal. CH 27-70 Q manual winding, 24 jewelsCase: platinum, screw-down sapphire crystal display backBracelet/Clasp/Buckle: platinum Patek Philippe folding claspSize: 40 mm diameterSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, additional case back, setting pin, instruction manual and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The perpetual calendar and chronograph functions are working properly. The watch is in pristine condition with hardly any signs of wear. The folding clasp is in excellent overall condition with hardly any signs of wear. The present watch, cased in platinum, is very impressive and is overall in very attractive condition. Complete with original accessories, the watch is an excellent example of the reference 5970P. * 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. * Please note that the watch needs to be taken to boutique for proper adjustment of perpetual calendar to the correct dates.
"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."

Now discontinued and replaced by the successor reference 5270, reference 5970 perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch was available from 2004 until 2011. It was Patek Philippe’s very last perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch series to be fitted with a Lemania 2310 based movement. Reference 5970 has enjoyed many variations such as case metal and gem-set bezel, however, the present example cased in platinum featuring a black dial is the most sought after version, which is made rarer still due to its luminous hands. The hands were mounted by the original owner due to a need to see time more clearly in the dark.

Complete with all original accessories and offered in excellent condition, the present watch is a very fine and impressive example of reference 5970P.