PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE | A RARE AND FINE GOLD OPEN-FACED JUMP HOUR KEYLESS LEVER WATCH RETAILED BY ENRICO VOLPE, BARI1886, NO. 75.345

Movement: 19''' frosted gilded, moustache lever, wolf's tooth winding, the regulation arm indicating to a scale calibrated to the central bridge, signed and numbered Patek PhilippeDial: white enamel, outer minute ring with Arabic 5-minute divisions, sunken subsidiary seconds, blued steel minute hand, oval aperture for hours, signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève and Enrico Volpe, BariCase: 18ct pink gold, plain polished back, fluted band, gold polished cuvette signed and numbered Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, 75.345 and Enrico Volpe, Bari

Movement: running at time of cataloguing, two or three scratches to the plates. Dial: with faint hairline crack curving inwards from edge just above 15 minute marker, dial otherwise appears in good condition. Case: has been re-polished, the fluting to the band has clear definition
"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 an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1886 and sale on 21 June 1887. The Extract further confirms the fluted case band. This watch belongs to an exceedingly rare group of jump-hour watches made by Patek Philippe. According to research, only ten watches featuring such a complication have come to market.

A similar watch, No. 93923, also retailed by Enrico Volpe was sold at Sotheby's Geneva, 12 May 2019, lot 84.