Patek Philippe

• cal. 12-120 manual winding movement, 18 jewels • silvered dial, applied gold Arabic and dot numerals, apertures for day and month, subsidiary dial for constant seconds combined with moon-phases • concave bezel, snap back • case, dial and movement signed • associated 14k buckle

The oil on the movement is dry and the watch will require complete overhaul and the upper pivot of the balance staff is broken. The case is in fine condition and with crisp hallmarks. There is slight surface wear throughout consistent with age. The dial in well preserved condition with slight patina to dial and numerals. The sub-seconds hand is partially missing and needs to be replaced. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see 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."

With an Extract from the Archives confirming sale on May 29, 1952 with raised hour markers.

The Ref. 1526 was launched in 1941 and was mainly produced in yellow gold, a few in pink gold and only one known example in stainless steel. In total, approximately 210 examples of this reference were produced. According to our research, this is the first time this particular example has appeared at auction.

The first series was produced in small number with indirect center-seconds indication. The second series, as with the present lot, was made with a subsidiary constant seconds dial combined with date.

For a similar example see Huber & Banbery, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, Volume 2, Second Edition, p. 282, pl. 437.