Patek Philippe

• CH 28-520 automatic nickel lever movement stamped with PP seal, Gyromax balance, micro-rotor • cream dial, rings of tachymeter, telemeter and pulsimeter • 18k pink gold case, chronograph button to the band, solid case back engraved with “PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE 175 Anniversaire 1839 – 2014” • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe folding buckle finely engraved with “PATEK PHILIPPE 1839 – 2014” and Calatrava Cross in the center

The present watch is preserved in Patek Philippe double sealed condition. The sealed bag will have to be cut open and the alligator strap will be removed upon export out of Hong Kong. **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 Certificate of Origin, an instruction manual, attestation, commemorative coin and 175th Anniversary presentation box. 

Patek Philippe's 175th anniversary is celebrated with the creation of limited-edition commemorative pieces, including the Multi-Scale Chronograph wristwatch Ref 5975. As a Multi-Scale Chronograph, it features three logarithmic scales: the tachymeter, for computation of speed; the telemeter, for distance; finally the pulsometer, for heartbeats per minute. Beyond its obvious utility, this type of design has unique historical significance. Most popular during the Second World War, it qualifies the Ref. 5975 as an important testament to the historical heritage of the 21st-century man.

The nature of Ref. 5975 is identifiable not only by its aesthetic merit, but also by its CH 28-520 movement that was developed explicitly for this watch. Technical sophistication at its peak, this self-winding movement consists of a classic column wheel which confers control over the start and stop functions, and an effectively zero-friction disk clutch that empowers the sweep chronograph hand to be a permanently running seconds hand. Building on this, the movement also provides the force for an awe-inspiring 21500 vibrations per hour and a minimum of 50 hours of power reserve. As an evidence of its technical finesse, the movement is graced with the prestigious Patek Philippe Seal. This recognizes not only the maximum level of finishing that it possesses, but also the near-perfect accuracy of its movement and the impeccable precision of the results displayed on its three logarithmic scales.

True to Patek Philippe’s vision of quality over quantity, only 400 pieces of 5975R has ever been released. The imminent debut of pink gold version of Ref 5975 on the auction floor of Sotheby's will doubtless create the most violent upheaval in world of watch collection.