Patek Philippe

• cal.240/165 automatic rhodium plated lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, Gyromax balance, 45 jewels, 22k gold mini-rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross • inner blue bezel with silvered Roman numerals, the sapphire crystal glass with silvered ellipse framing the visible sky (marked out with the cardinal points), planisphere of the Northern Hemisphere rotates counter-clockwise above the dial, skeletonized white-lacquered feuille hands • platinum case, 18k pink gold case band finely decorated with halved Calatrava crosses, pink gold lugs, crown at 2 o'clock to for time setting, crown at 4 o'clock for adjusting the planisphere by turning to one direction and in the other direction to correct the angular position and moon-phases, screw-down sapphire crystal case back • case, sapphire crystal disc and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle

Movement is in working order while cataloguing. Please note the movement has not been tested for time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. Dial is clean and intact. Case and buckle with no signs of any blemishes. Overall condition is as new.
"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 special folder containing Certificate of Origin dated 2009, a color diagram showing technical specification, images and descriptions of the dial and instructions for adjusting the moon age and the Sky Moon mechanism. Together with a presentation box and outer packaging.

In 2002, Patek Philippe launched the 'Celestial', REF. 5102, an astronomical wristwatch and one of the most important horological complications ever developed.  The watch depicts the planisphere of the northern hemisphere with an integrated moon-phases display, successfully reproducing the configuration of the visible sky with the apparent movement of the Milky Way, the position of the moon, and its progressing phases within a lunar cycle.

Its newly developed automatic movement with the Sky Moon mechanism (Caliber 240 LU CL) composed of 301 individual parts that are meticulously hand-finished in the workshops of Patek Philippe, positively reinforced Patek Philippe's unparalleled status in technological innovation of horology.  For this important invention, Patek Philippe was awarded a Swiss Patent for the base calibre (CH 688 171 B5).

The Ref. 5102PR was the final configuration for the reference, initially released exclusively in white gold, followed by yellow gold, then introduced at Basel in 2009 in a combination of platinum and 18k pink gold.  The warm pink gold lugs and Calatrava detailing on the case band glisten against the cool platinum case and bezel attaining utmost balance and refinement.  Reference 5102 was discontinued in 2012.

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