Patek Philippe

• nickel lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, precision regulator, 31 jewels, eight adjustments, three for heat, cold and isochronism, wolf-tooth winding, repeating on two hammers, gold cuvette • white enamel dial, Breguet numerals, blued steel spade hands, subsidiary seconds • plain case, repeat slide to band • case, dial, cuvette and movement signed

Henry Graves, Jr.
Gwendolen Fullerton
Reginald H. Fullerton, Jr.

The present minute repeater is likely the choicest patek minute repeater ever offered, the overall appearance is of a piece that is the same condition as the day it left the factory Dial -lovely and appears to be flawless, other than very minor surface wear, Case-is crisp and with only the most minimal surface wear, Movement-repeating mechanism in going order and very clean, some minor dirt to the movement ring,
"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.

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With an Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the movement in 1910, encasement in 1927 and subsequent sale on October 18th, 1949 to the Henri Stern Watch Agency. The Extract further confirms the dauphine hour markers.

This watch was delivered to Tiffany & Co., New York on November 30, 1949 and sold to Henry Graves, Jr. for $1100. It represents the only known simple minute repeater owned by Henry Graves, Jr. The provenance and superb condition of the present lot make it quite possibly the finest of its genre to ever be offered at auction.