• cal. R27 Q automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, Gyromax balance, 39 jewels, two polished hammers on two extra-long "Cathedral" gongs, 22k gold mini-rotor • opaline-white dial with applied gold Arabic numerals, 3 subsidiary dials indicating day with 24-hour indication, month with leap-year indication and date with aperture for moon-phases, outer minute track • 18k yellow gold circular case with stepped bezel and lugs, minute repeating mechanism operated by a slide in the band, sapphire crystal display back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle 

Movement and all function are in working order while cataloguing. Cathedral minute repeating beautifully strikes in even and harmonized tone. Dial is nice and clean. Case with very light surface hairlines, very clean in general. Strong hallmarks behind the lugs. Buckle with light signs of use. Overall condition is excellent. Highly recommended timepiece.
"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.

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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 presentation box and an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 2000 and sale on February 12th 2003.  Further with presentation box and outer packaging.

Available from 2001 until 2006 exclusively in yellow gold, the Ref.5074 broke tradition from Patek Philippe’s philosophy of creating highly complicated movements within a compact case. Housed within a large 42mm diameter dust-resistant outer the model utilized the same self-winding Cal. R 27 Q minute repeating perpetual calendar movement as found in the famed, 36mm diameter Ref.3974 (see lot 2320). Due to the increased diameter of the case, Patek Philippe were able to incorporate much longer coiled ‘Cathedral’ repeater gongs that allowed for greater resonance when chimed. Visually the model is perhaps the close🅺st resemblance of all Patek Philippe’s grand complications to their flagship Skymoon Tourbillon Ref.5002, offered in a similarly proportioned diameter while providing a thickness that can be used regularly, the 5074 is ideally created for those collectors that desire to wear their watches. Available in yellow gold with either a silvered or black dial less than 8 examples of 5074J are known to the market.