Patek Philippe

• cal. 215 manual winding movement, 18 jewels • blue dial, applied bullet indexes, dauphine hands • Ellipse case, snap back • case, dial and movement signed • Certificate of Origin dated 20 Aug 1976 from Beyer, Extract from the Archives confirming sale on 25 Aug 1976 • accompanied by matching Ellipse money clip and key fob, fitted box and packaging for watch and accompaniments, booklet

In very well preserved condition. The movement is running, however it may require service soon. The dial is very clean with no visible imperfections. The case is in very nice condition, with crisp gold marks and some very slight knife marks on the profile. The money clip and fob similarly appear have been used much at all. The Patek Philippe boxes for the watch and key fob are black and the box for the money clip is gray suede. The booklet is unusual and in a horizontally oriented rectangle and was perhaps done specifically for the Beyer Zurich store. Further accompanied by a Beyer pouch. The Certificate of Origin has the correct movement number printed, and handwritten in pencil is the number 600753, which is not the case number for this watch. The key fob is numbered 9602-4009 and the money clip is numbered 9603-11970 W/CERTIFICATE OF IDENTITY/GUARANTEE OF ORIGIN, BOOKLET IN PLASTIC FOLDER, 2 WATCH POUCHES, BOX & OUTER PACKAGING
"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."

The now-iconic Ellipse line was introduced in 1968. The firm continues to have great success with this instantly recognizable form, the proportions of which are based on an ancient mathematical ratio called the Golden Section.

For further discussion on the Ellipse and reproductions of original advertisements, see Reardon, J. Patek Philippe in America, pp. 268-9 and 290.