Patek Philippe

• cal. CH28-520 C automatic nickel lever movement stamped with PP seal, 35 jewels, Gyromax balance • navy sunburst ribbed dial with embossment “1976 – 40 – 2016”, applied diamond-set indexes, concentric subsidiary dial for 60-minute and 12-hour register, aperture for date • 18k white gold Nautilus case, screw-down crown • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Nautilus bracelet and folding clasp

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The watch appears to be unworn, with no visible blemishes. Overall in excellent condition. Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, an instruction manual and a cork presentation box. 

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Patek Philippe Nautilus series, the brand released a pair of upsized limited editions, 5711/1P and 5976/1G in precious metals to mark the occasion.

Designed by legendary watchmaker Gérald Genta, the Nautilus took design inspiration from nautical portholes and thus named after the Submarine in Jules Verne’s novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This reference was described in the product literature as "the rugged watch that feels right on every occasion" and lived up to this slogan as for much of its production life.

Measuring 49.25mm in diameter including the crown, the ref. 5976/1G is essentially the largest wristwatch that Patek Philippe has ever produced. It is an enlarged version of ref. 5980 with several modifications on the dial – baguette-cut diamonds weighting up to 0.29 carats are served as hour markers and the center of the blue dial is stamped with the anniversary emblem. (reading "1976-40-2016") Paying tribute to its root, The 5976/1G comes packaged in a special anniversary vintage-style cork box just like the original 1976 Nautilus.

Limited to only 1,300 pieces, this is the imminent debut of the Ref. 5976/1G 40th Anniversary Limited Edition on the auction floor in completely mint condition.