Patek Philippe

• cal. R27 PS QR automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the PP seal, 41 jewels, Gyromax balance, 22k gold micro-rotor, minute repeating on two gongs • opaline white dial, applied Breguet numerals, Breguet hands, apertures for day, leap year indication and month in English, fan-form aperture for moon-phases with constant seconds, retrograde sector for date • 18k white gold circular case, minute repeat slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back with a hinged dust cover • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle

The watch is preserved in pristine and mint condition in its original Patek Philippe double seal. Very rare and collectible, highly recommended! 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. *Please note that should the watch needs to be shipped outside of Hong Kong, the seal will need to be cut open and the strap removed. **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, image, instruction manual and specification of the movement. Further with a presentation box.

Introduced in 2012 at Baselworld, the new Ref. 5213 minute repeating perpetual calendar with retrograde date wristwatch is powered by calibre R 27 PS QR composed by 515 parts. Fitting in a timeless Officer's-style case with applied Breguet numerals and hands, the brand added a contemporary touch to the classic combination with a slightly larger case diameter of 40.6 mm.

Patek Philippe has always been able to propose different stylistic approaches for the same complications. The Ref. 5213G is generally considered as the evolution version of the Ref. 5013, developed from the tonneau-form case to a rounded case since the update of the reference number.  However, since it's designed in an Officer styled case, it can also be seen as a variation of the Ref. 5016 without the tourbillion function.  Moreover, it offers the same combination of complications as the Ref. 5074 but display perpetual calendar differently by indicating date with retrograde hand. It shows the unrivaled creativity of Patek Philippe as the greatest watch manufacturer. 

According to our research, this is the auction debut of Ref. 5213 after its introduction.