PATEK PHILIPPE | REF 5235G, A WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC ANNUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH REGULATOR DIAL CIRCA 2017
Estimate:
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Estimate:
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot sold:
37,500
USD
PATEK PHILIPPE
REF 5235G
A WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC ANNUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH REGULATOR DIAL CIRCA 2017
Dial: two tone silvered
Caliber: cal. 31-260 automatic movement, 31 jewels
Movement number: 5612394
Case: 18k white gold, sapphire display back
Case number: 6175200
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: diameter 41 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated September 6th, 2017, setting pin, bi fold, instructional manual, booklets
CASE
The case is in very good overall condition with a scratch visible at the 9 o'clock position towards the bottom left lug near the corrector.
DIAL
The dial is in excellent overall condition.
MOVEMENT
The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report 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. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. 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. Please be advised that wristbands 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS (ONLINE ONLY).
Reference 5235 features an annual calendar complication that only requires correction once a year. The reference is fitted with an unusual regulator dial featuring three apertures for hour, minute and seconds, which was inspired by the large and highly accurate freestanding regulator clocks once used by watchmakers and scientific institutes. The model was launched in 2011 at Baselworld and celebrated for its case design which is highly reminiscent of the vintage reference 3448. The reference was only available in white gold and was retired at the beginning of 2019 for the release of a pink gold model, reference 5235/50R.
The present lot appears in excellent overall condition. With fewer than 20 timepieces returning to the market since its launch, the present lot is an exceptional opportunity for collectors.