Patek Philippe

• cal.215 HG manual winding damascened circular nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance • silvered dial, Breguet numerals and hand, aperture for jumping hours at 12 o'clock • 18k pink gold tonneau-form case with polished bezel, snap back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle

Manual winding movement running while cataloguing, however it is recommended to get service in the near future for accurate time keeping. Dial looks nice and clean. Case and buckle with scuffs and small dents from normal wear. Overall appears in good condition. **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."

With a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1989 and sale on October 16th in the same year, C.O.S.C. certificate, Attestation, commemorative coin, instruction manual and a presentation box with outer packaging. 

Ref. 3969 was launched in 1989 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe. From the limited series of 500 pieces, 450 were made in pink gold and 50 pieces were made in platinum

Patek Philippe described the Jump Hour in their 1989 sales literature as a redesign of a shape that had broken with convention when first introduced after World War 1.  In the sale's booklet Patek speaks about the model's rarity and further explains that only "five hundred of these watches will ever be manufactured... Then the movement blanks and tools will be destroyed."