Important Watches: Part II

Patek Philippe

Golden Ellipse, Reference 4833 | A yellow gold and sapphire-set wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial | Circa 1995

Restricted SpeciesVAT applies to hammer price and buyer's premium

Lot Closed

November 7, 11:37 AM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

Golden Ellipse, Reference 4833

A yellow gold and sapphire-set wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial

Circa 1995

Dial: mother-of-pearl

Calibre: cal. E15 quartz, 6 jewels

Movement number: 1'622'271

Case: 18k yellow gold, case back secured by 4 screws

Case number: 2'962'853

Closure: Blue Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k yellow gold buckle

Size: 25.5 mm length x 23 mm width

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

Reference 4833 was launched in 1994 as a new take on the classic Golden Ellipse design, The model is playfully adorned with sapphire-set numerals and two heart-shaped sapphire on the hinged lugs. Powered with a quartz movement the present watch is in a very good working condition.

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.

This lot must either be shipped to its final destination within Switzerland or personally picked up in Geneva. A buyer taking this lot outside of Switzerland is responsible for ensuring that they do so in accordance with all applicable Swiss laws and regulations. It is a buyer’s responsibility to ensure they are legally importing the lot into the destination country in full compliance with the laws of the country of importation. Please familiarize yourself with the applicable Swiss laws and the laws of the country of importation before bidding on this lot. A failure to obtain any required export and/or import permits from the applicable authority (and any consequences from failing to transport this lot in accordance with applicable laws and regulations) is not a ground for cancellation of the sale of the lot. Please note that the ability to obtain an export permit or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import permit or certificate in another country, or vice versa. Should you choose to personally pick up the property from Sotheby’s, VAT will be applied against the purchase of the lot. Sotheby’s Post Sale Services can be reached by email (chpostsaleservices@sothebys.com).