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Patek Philippe
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- A FINE AND RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND MOON-PHASESCIRCA 2008 REF 5970J MVT 3049500 CASE 4451741
- yellow gold
- diameter 40 mm
• cal. 27-70Q manual winding nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 24 jewels • silvered dial, applied gold baton and square indexes, feuille hands, outer tachometer scale, apertures for day and month in English, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds combined with 24 hours, 30-minute register combined with leap-year and date combined with moon-phases • concave bezel, square chronograph buttons to the band, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back • case, dial and movement signed • 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Condition
Movement is running but sometimes it stops subsequently therefore we recommend to service the watch. Dial in very good condition. Case with signs of wear. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information.
Please note that the watch is circa 2008.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
With Certificate of Origin dated November 18th, 2008.
The Ref. 5970 was introduced at the Basel Fair in 2005. The massive case design of the watch is inspired by the vintage lines of the Ref. 1518. Originally offered in white and rose gold, the watch was later offered in yellow gold and finally platinum.
The Ref. 5970 was introduced at the Basel Fair in 2005. The massive case design of the watch is inspired by the vintage lines of the Ref. 1518. Originally offered in white and rose gold, the watch was later offered in yellow gold and finally platinum.
The original owner, Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, former NASA astronaut, has made five space flights, and became the first astronaut to log 1000 hours of flight time aboard the Space Shuttle. He performed four spacewalks, including the first unplanned, contingency spacewalk in NASA’s history in April 1985 and the initial repair/rescue mission for the Hubble Space Telescope in December 1993. He was also Payload Commander of STS-46, the first flight of the US-Italian Tethered Satellite System.
In August 2001, Dr. Hoffman joined the MIT faculty, where he teaches courses on space operations, space systems design, and space policy. His primary research interests included improving technology of space suits and designing innovative space systems for human and robotic space exploration. Dr. Hoffman is director of the Massachusetts Space Grant Consortium.