• cal. CH 28-520 automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the Patek Philippe seal, 40 jewels, Gyromax balance, 21k gold rotor • navy blue dial, luminescent minute and hour hands, applied diamond-set indexes, concentric subsidiary dials for 60-minute and 12-hour registers combined with day/night indicator, sector for power reserve at 12 o'clock, 3 apertures for day, date and month • platinum case, baguette-cut diamond-set bezel, chronograph buttons to the band, screw-down sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum and diamond-set Patek Philippe deployant clasp

Movement, annual calendar and chronograph functions are in working order while cataloguing. Dial is clean and intact. Very superficial surface scuffs to the lugs, otherwise as clean as new. Strong hallmarks, no signs of any polishing. Buckle with minimal signs of use. Overall condition is excellent. **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."

The stated total diamond weight is approximately 4.68 carats.

With a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Instruction Manual, setting pin and a presentation box and outer packaging.

Launched at Basel in 2011 the 5961P utilizes Patek Philippe’s first in-house annual calendar chronograph movement, the caliber CH 28-520. Based on the Ref. 5960P, the case and buckle of the Ref. 5961 is adorned with 58 baguette diamonds with a total weight of 4.68 carats. In addition to the bezel, the matt blue dial hour markers are set with baguette-cut diamonds as is the deployant buckle with famous Calatrava cross. The overall combination of platinum case, blue dial and use of baguettes make this one of the most striking and attractive diamond watches in proওduction. This is the first time a Patek Philippe Ref. 5961 has been offered at auction.