PATEK PHILIPPE | IN CELEBRATION OF 200 YEARS BOODLE & DUNTHORNE, REFERENCE 5049 LIMITED EDITION PLATINUM PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES AND LEAP-YEAR INDICATIONMADE IN 1999

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 240 Q automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 3’124’468 Case: platinum, snap-on back Case number: 4’065’356, limited edition 18/20 Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap with platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle Dimensions: 35mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on June 3rd, 1999, Patek Philippe user manual, booklets, setting pin and Patek Philippe presentation watch winder 

DIAL: in excellent condition, hands in excellent condition CASE: in very good condition, with a very small scuff to the band at 2 o'clock. MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing, date advancing. We recommend a service as the watch has not been used since purchase, slight adjustment to the hands may be necessary. 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 prestigious British jewellery and watches retailer, Boodle & Dunthorne was founded in 1798 and celebrated their 200^th anniversary in 1998.
For this special event, they commissioned a very limited edition of twenty wristwatches from Patek Philippe.
The classic stepped platinum case houses a perpetual calendar movement and a black dial. The snap-on case back is decorated with an engraving commemorating the anniversary. It also bears the limited edition number, the present lot being number 18. The piece is extremely elegant yet understated.  The present timepiece is offered on behalf of the original and only owner, who has kept it for twenty years in outstanding condition. It comes as a complete set with the original Patek Philippe watch winder, Certificate of Origin, booklets, and even the original sealed setting pin.
This lot represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most collectible modern Patek Philippe perpetual calendars.