Patek Philippe & Co.

• manual-winding jeweled nickel lever movement • silvered dial, minutes indicated with painted Arabic numerals, aperture for jumping hour display, subsidiary seconds • yellow gold circular contract case with hinged case back • dial and movement signed

A very unusual and rare piece for a collector. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however may require service in the future. The case bears some light scuffs from wear. The dial is in good condition.
"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 present lot is belongs to an exceedingly rare group of jump-hour watches made by Patek Philippe. It is the opinion of Patek Philippe scholars that these watches were created upon special request. According to our research, only ten watches featuring such a complication have come to auction. Of these, five were created in the late 19th century, between 1885 and 1895, and five more were made between 1919 and 1928.

Approximately half of the known jump hour watches were made for the American market, retailed by firms such as Jacques & Marcus, Wright Kay, and Cowell & Hubbard Co. The present lot, though unmarked by a retailer, was also made for the American market as evidenced by the  case.

 An open-faced jump hour watch featuring up and down indication and with a First Class rating certificate is illustrated in Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe Watches, p. 160. This watch is also listed as museum no. 163, illustrated in 'Exposition de la Fabuleuse Collection Privée de Patek Philippe', p. 49.

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time the present lot has been offered at auction.