Patek Philippe

• cal. 240 automatic nickel lever movement stamped with PP seal, 45 jewels, Gyromax balance, 22k gold micro-rotor • 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, outer ring for date, skeletonized white-lacquered feuille hands • platinum case, single diamond set between lower lugs, crown at 2 o'clock 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 and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe folding buckle

Automatic movement and other functions in working order when cataloguing. Dial looks nice and clean. Case and buckle with no visible signs of wear except a few very faint scuffs to the right band. Overall appears in excellent condition. Rare and collectible! Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of 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."

With a Patek Philippe special folder containing Certificate of Origin dated 2013, 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 setting pin, a winding box and a presentation box. 

Introduced in 2012, ref 6102 is based on ref 5102 'Celestial', an astronomical wristwatch and one of the most important horological complications ever developed by Patek Philippe.  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. For this important invention, Patek Philippe were awarded a Swiss Patent for the base calibre (CH688 171 B5).  The more advanced version ref 6102 'Celestial with date' has a redesigned case and date indication on the outer rim of the dial.  Available exclusively in platinum, according to our research, this is the first time ref 6102P has been offered in auction.