PATEK PHILIPPE | REFERENCE 5950A A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL SPLIT SECONDS SINGLE BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 2014

Dial: opalineCalibre: cal. CHR 27-525 PS mechanical, 27 jewelsMovement number: 5'251'587 Case: stainless steel, snap on sapphire crystal display backCase number: 4'577'027 Closure: brown Patek Philippe alligator strap and stainless steel buckle Size: 37 mm widthSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, additional case back, instruction manual and presentation box

The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The split seconds chronograph is working properly. The watch is fitted with Breguet hands at the owner's special request. The watch is in like new condition with hardly any signs of wear. The buckle is like new. Complete with original certificate, additional case back and presentation box, the present watch is in excellent overall condition. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"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."

In haute horlogerie, stainless steel today is just as highly regarded as are platinum and various hues of gold. Classics such as reference 1579, 1518 and 1436 in steel are exceedingly rare to find. Not only were they produced in very limited numbers, they were only offered to the brand's most loyal clients selectively. Crafted in a cushion-shaped stainless steel case, the reference 5950A was debut in 2010 at Baselworld, inspired by the legendary vintage split second model 'Coussin-Tortue' made in the 1920s. Patek Philippe chose this metal as an obvious reminder to the utilitarian roots of the chronograph complication. The present watch also features the world's thinnest rattrapante movement, powered by the exquisite CHR 27 525 PS movement, with which the manufacture set a new global record in 2005 for the thinnest column-wheel chronograph caliber ever made. The display back provides a view of the breathtaking mechanism that is finished with the utmost in craftsmanship.

Offered in excellent overall condition, the present watch is complete with original certificate, additional case back and presentation box.