PATEK PHILIPPE | A VERY FINE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES, BREGUET NUMERALS AND BRACELET, FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF ERIC CLAPTONREF 5970G MVT 3048249 CASE 4315081 MADE IN 2006

• cal. 27-70Q manual winding movement, stamped with the Geneva seal, 24 jewels • silvered dial, applied black coated gold Breguet numerals and dot indexes, outer minute track, aperture for day and month, 3 subsidiary dials for constant seconds with 24-hour indication, 30-minute register with leap year indication and date with moon-phases • 18k white gold case, square chronograph pushers to the band, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe bracelet with folding clasp • case, dial and movement signed 

The movement and all chronograph functions are in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the calendar functions are working properly. The dial and hands are in very good condition. Case in good condition, with the usual scuffs and scratches throughout, bracelet is in good condition, especially to the case bands, bezel and lugs, with general sign of wear. Overall in good condition.* Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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, Extract from the Archives, instruction manual, an interchangeable solid case back, a setting pin, six additional white gold bracelet screws and presentation box.
The present Patek Philippe reference 5970 cased in white gold is an exceptional example. The watch is blessed with an extraordinarily rare dial featuring Breguet numerals and a heavy Patek Philippe white gold bracelet, all of which is confirmed by its Certificate of Origin. This combination of dial design and exclusivity render this watch remarkably rare and sought after.

Commissioned on special request, this tremendous watch is also complete with all original accessories.