PATEK PHILIPPE | VERY RARE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT PLATINUM DOUBLE DIAL WRISTWATCH WITH TWELVE COMPLICATIONS INCLUDING TOURBILLON, PERPETUAL CALENDAR, RETROGRADE DATE, SKY CHART, MOON-PHASES, ORBIT DISPLAY, SIDEREAL TIME AND MINUTE REPEATING ON CATHEDRAL GONGSREF 5002P-001 MVT 5000789 CASE 4561068 SKY MOON TOURBILLON CIRCA 2013

Movement: cal. R TO 27 QR SID LU CL double dial manual winding movement, 55 jewelsCase: platinum, case band and minute repeater slide finely engraved with the  "Calatrava Cross"Bracelet/Clasp/Buckle: platinum Patek Philippe buckleSize: 43.5 mm diameterSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Rate Accuracy Certificate, setting pin, instruction manual, sales tag, leather portfolio and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The calendar function is working properly. The minute repeating is chiming in phase with a nice tone and clarity. The watch is in excellent overall condition with no apparent signs of wear. The buckle is in excellent overall condition. Overall the watch is a very attractive example and is a remarkable watch for a collectors trophy watch. * 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.
"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."

The “SkyMoon Tourbillon”, Reference 5002 was Patek Philippe’s most complicated and first double-faced wristwatch at the time. It was also in Patek Philippe’s collection from 2001 to 2012. This watch consists of 12 complications which includes minute repeater, tourbillon, perpetual calendar with retrograde date hands, hours and minutes of mean solar time, day, month, leap year indication, moon age, sidereal time, sky chart and phases and an orbital of the moon. The Skymoon Tourbillon still stands out as one of the greatest wristwatch manufactured in the 21st century by Patek Philippe and this reference has inspired the creation of extraordinary references such as the celestials and the grandmaster chime. Widely accepted as the most important wristwatch manufactured by Patek Philippe this century, the Skymoon Tourbillon reference 5002 was launched in 2001. Composed of twelve complications including a second dial, reference 5002 can today be considered a ceontemporary classic. The watch was inspired by the Star Caliber 2000 pocket watch, Patek Philippe was able to miniturise the concept of the sky chart for the Skymoon Tourbillon.

On the reverse of the Skymoon Tourbillon the indication for the meridian passage of Sirius aged and angular motion of the moon and sidereal time and the celestial chart of the northern hemisphere, The Skymoon Tourbillon helps the understanding of the relationship between earth and the universe.

Furthermore, the minute repeating mechanism is twice as long as classical gongs, which produces a richer sound and longer reverberation known as cathedral minute repeating the The Skymoon Tourbillon is one of the best sounding minute repeating wristwatches today.

Reserved only for the most important clients after meeting stringent qualifying requirements suitable applicants must first past an interview to be entered the extensive waiting list. For those lucky enough to have being accepted received one of the greatest wristwatches manufactured in 21^st century.

Consigned by a very important collector, this platinum Skymoon is close to new condition and completed with all accessories. Sotheby’s Hong Kong is the delighted to present this watch to the market today.