PATEK PHILIPPE | REF 3514PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH DATEMADE IN 1966

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 27-460M automatic, 37 jewels Movement number: 1'124'064 Case: platinum, screw-down back Case number: 320'396 Dimensions: 33.5mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, presentation case and Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on May 20th, 1966

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: in excellent condition with sharp edges and crisp hallmarks. Light signs of wear only. There is an engraving to the case back. DIAL: staining visible to the right edges and around the date aperture. The rest of the dial in good condition. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

Cased in platinum, the present watch is rather unusual. The case back is signed VOLKSWAGENWERK AG 1960-1966. Consigned by the original family, the watch was presented to members of the board of directors of the famous German car manufacture and it is believed that fewer than 20 board members were gifted such a watch. Still retaining its original accessories the case is very crisp and unpolished.