- 2510
Patek Philippe
Estimate
2,500,000 - 2,800,000 HKD
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Description
- A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE PLATINUM AND SAPPHIRE-SET PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTER, MOON-PHASES AND LEAP-YEAR INDICATIONMADE IN 2010 REF 5971/11P-101 MVT 3931957 CASE 4532592
- diameter 40 mm
• cal.27-70 Q manual winding nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 24 jewels, Gyromax balance • black dial with applied diamond-set and white gold dot indexes, outer ring calibrated for tachometer, apertures for day and month, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register with leap-year indication and date with moon-phases • platinum circular case, chronograph buttons to the band, bezel set with 42 baguette-cut sapphire total weighing approximately 5.1 carats, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle set with 6 baguette-cut sapphires
Condition
The present watch is preserved in a double sealed factory paper box. The watch is brand new and never been worn.
*Please note the box will have to be cut opened and the strap will have to be removed if shipping outside of Hong Kong.*
**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."
"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
Offered in factory sealed condition with a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Instruction Manual, interchangeable case back and setting pin.
Released at the Basel Fair in 2010, the gem series variation of the popular diamond set Ref.5971 was apparently created at the request of Philippe Stern to celebrate the end of production for the 5971 reference. Released in a limited series of only 5 examples with a baguette-cut sapphire set bezel and dial indexes, 5 with ruby bezel and dial indexes and 10 pieces with an emerald set bezel and dial indexes, this was the first time the company had released a limited series of gem stones on one of their high-complication wristwatches. The lot offered here is the first example of a sapphire-set Patek Philippe reference 5971 to appear at auction and represents perhaps the rarest of all limited series combinations of haute horology and haute-jewelry wristwatches by the company.