PATEK PHILIPPE

• cal. 28-20/220 nickel lever movement stamped with the seal of Geneva, free-sprung Gyromax balance, 29 jewels, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions • silvered dial, applied gold Arabic and dagger numerals, painted minutes track, gold dauphine hands, subsidiary dials indicating ten-day power reserve and constant seconds • 18k gold flared rectangular case, concave and flared sides, downturned lugs, sapphire crystal display back secured with four screws • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle

The watch is still sealed in the Patek Philippe plastic sleeve and therefore was not wound at time of cataloguing. Otherwise the watch is in unworn, sealed condition. It is accompanied by its original tie tag and a facsimile of the original bill of sale from Cortina Watch Centre dated December 5th, 2000. 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 a Certificate of Origin dated December 5th, 2000 as well as an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 2000 and sale on November 14th of that year. Together with a C.O.S.C. Bulletin and Attestation within a leather folder, as well as a Patek Philippe suede pouch.

For a note on Ref. 5100, see lot 229.

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time the present example has been offered at auction.