Patek Philippe

• cal. 109 manual winding nickel lever movement, stamped with the seal of Geneva, 55 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, one minute tourbillon composed of 69 parts and weighing 0.3 grams, 9k gold third wheel with curved crossing, tourbillon balance wheel and fourth wheel on one axis, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, two polished hammers minute repeating on two extra-long steel alloy 'Cathedral' gongs, revolving governor with pierced and engraved bridge in the form of a Calatrava cross • opaline white mean-time dial centered by embossed basket-weave motif, chemin-de-fer minute ring, four subsidiary dials indicating day, month, leap year cycle and ages of the moon displayed in white gold, retrograde date display in red enamel from 2 to 10 o'clock, reverse dial of sapphire crystal glass with silvered 24-hour scale and Arabic numerals around inside edge for sidereal time, silvered ellipse framing the visible sky (marked out with spelled cardinal points), planisphere of the Northern Hemisphere rotates counterclockwise above the dial, this disc with small aperture to reveal the phases of the moon, skeletonized white-lacquered gold feuille hands show the hours and minutes • titanium case with two brushed bezels, the mean-time oversized bezel with engraved radial Roman numerals, screw-set down-turned lugs, case band and minute repeating slide finely engraved with a basket-weave motif, two crowns both embossed with a Calatrava cross for winding and setting, four small recessed buttons for correction of the front dial displays • case, dial and movement signed • with a titanium buckle

Movement running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's discretion. All functions work properly with perpetual calendar properly changing day at midnight and date initializing change at 5 until midnight. Reverse siderial time dial and moonphase functions properly. Case in overall excellent condition with slight wear to the reverse bezel at 9. The titanium case retains all the original lines and the original brushed finish. Basket-weave motif to the case is crisp and in excellent condition. Dial is in excellent condition, reverse dial in excellent condition. Very slight wear to the reverse crystal. Repeat is correct and in phase and has a very resonate sound. Overall an exceptional example of a unique piece. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see 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."

此腕錶從未在市場上出現，5001T 亦是未曾被紀錄的型號。