Patek Philippe

• cal. R27 PS QA automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, Gyromax balance, 44 jewels, two polished hammers on two gongs, 22k gold mini-rotor • black dial with engine-turned centrefield, baguette diamond-set indexes, 3 apertures for day, date and month, subsidiary seconds • platinum cushion-form case, baguette diamond-set bezel and lugs, minute repeating mechanism operated by a slide in the band, snap-on sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum and diamond-set Patek Philippe buckle

Movement is in working order while cataloguing. Minute repeater chimes evenly with crisp and harmonized tones. Dial is clean and intact. As new condition, no visible blemishes to the case or buckle. Strong hallmarks with no signs of any polishing. Excellent overall condition. Highly recommended rare timepiece. **Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.**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."

The total diamond weight is approximately 5.28 carats. 

With a Patek Philippe special folder containing Certificate of Origin dated 2011, image, instruction manual and specification of the movement. Further with an extra solid caseback, setting pin and a presentation box with outer packaging. 

The Patek Philippe ref.5033P was first produced in 2002 as a special order for the Middle Eastern royal family with ten examples in platinum and one in titanium, all with painted Roman numeral dials. Officially launched to the public in 2006 at the Basel Fair, the watch featured a different configuration of dial with dauphine hands and applied elongated triangular baton indexes.  In 2011 Patek Phillipe introduced a new version of ref.5033P with a tonneau case meticulously set with 98 top quality baguette-cut diamonds weighing 4.39 carats.   Enhancing the grace and beauty of this outstanding horological piece, this beautiful timepiece harks back to an era of Art Deco elegance.  

Carrying the innovative calibre R27 PS QA, a technical masterpiece consisting of 483 individual parts, this reference features, for the first time, a combination of minute repeating mechanism with its annual calendar mechanism, patented in 1996.  Fresh to the market, this model is recognized as the rarest among the modern Patek Philippe minute repeaters.   This is the first time this version has ever been offered at auction.