PATEK PHILIPPE | NAUTILUS, REFERENCE 5800 STAINLESS STEEL BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE MADE IN 2007

Dial: blue Calibre: cal. 330SC automatic, 29 jewels Movement number: 3’414’212 Case: stainless steel Nautilus, sapphire crystal display back Case number: 4'383'128Closure: integrated stainless steel Nautilus bracelet with double folding clasp Dimensions: 38mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on July 6, 2007 and leather service pouch

DIAL: in very good condition. Hands in very good condition CASE: in overall very good condition, with a very small mark on the bezel between 1 and 2 o'clock. MOVEMENT: running at time of cataloguing, date advances 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.
"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."

The Patek Philippe reference 5800 is one of the rarest references of the famous Nautilus model. The reference was launched in 2006, marking the 30th anniversary of the model first introduced in 1976.   The 5800 replaced the slightly smaller 3800 which had been produced since 1981. As opposed to the 5711 and 5712 introduced at the same time, the new mid-size Nautilus had a case more faithful to the original 3700, with a monobloc construction and the movement mounted from the front.
In addition to its size, the case of the 5800 also differs from the 'Jumbo' by its sapphire display back.
The dimensions of this reference give a unique blend of sport and understated character to the watch. 

Only a handful of examples of these rare pieces have appeared at auction.
This lot was just serviced by Patek Philippe and is in very appealing condition.