PATEK PHILIPPE | OFFICER’S WATCH, REFERENCE 4860 LADY'S WHITE GOLD WRISTWATCH MADE IN 2005

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 16-250/107 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 3’350’476 Case: 18ct white gold, snap-on back Case number: 4’331’711 Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap with Patek Philippe 18ct white gold pin buckle Dimensions: 26mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on January 20, 2006 and presentation case with outer packaging

DIAL: in very good condition. Hands in very good condition. CASE: with scuffs and marks throughout. With larger scuffs on the bezel between 11 and 1 o'clock and around 9 o'clock. With scratch to the centre of the crystal. MOVEMENT: running at time of cataloguing. Last retail price in 2006: CHF 12,500. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion. **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."

Introduced in 1992 as the lady's version of the famed anniversary Officer reference 3960, the reference 4860 was produced until 2006. Available in yellow, pink and white gold as with the present example, this elegant piece has the typical officer case design which is recognisable by the screw-ended lugs and traditional round case design. The classic white dial with Breguet indexes and hands perfectly complete the case to give this watch a classic look. Until today, only less than 5 examples in white gold have appeared on the market.