PATEK PHILIPPE

• cal. 9-90 octagonal tonneau nickel lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, 18 jewels, micrometer regulator • two-tone pink dial, applied pink gold flat bullet indexes, pink gold feuille hands, recessed subisidiary seconds, outer minutes track • 18k pink gold rectangular case, snap back, downturned lugs • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle

The movement is running, however it may require service soon. The dial is very attractive with some light spotting and aging to the gold indexes and some loss to the pink finish around the edges when the dial has been removed from the case. The hands appear unusual for this model and are likely a replacement from the original thicker hands. The case has been polished lightly and bears some light scuffs throughout. The crown appears to be a replacement. The crystal is raised across the middle. The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered 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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming production with pink dial in 1938 and sale on December 29th of that year.

Produced for over 25 years starting in 1934, Ref. 425 remains one of Patek Philippe's most well-loved shape wristwatches. Models in pink gold are the rarest to re-appear on the market, the present example being one of about two dozen to be offered at auction. In 1960, it was replaced by the slightly larger Ref. 2461 (see lot 221).

The model is sometimes referred to as the 'Tegolino', which means 'little tile' in Italian. Its successor, Ref. 2461, is referred to as the 'Tegola', which means 'tile'. For a note on Markowski, the firm responsible for this and other iconic case shapes, see lot 186.