• cal. R27-PS-QR, circular automatic nickel lever movement stamped with the PP seal, 41 jewels, Gyromax balance, 22k gold micro-rotor, minute repeating on two gongs • satine silver dial, applied Breguet numerals, Breguet hands, apertures for day, leap year indication and month in English, fan-form aperture for moon-phases combined with subsidiary seconds, retrograde sector for date • 18k white gold case, minute repeat slide to the band, snap-on back • case, dial and movement signed • with a white gold Patek Philippe buckle

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. Please note that the present lot is being offered in its original factory seal. Because the strap must be removed in order for the watch to be shipped out of the United States, the factory seal will need to be broken. Buyers should be aware that breaking the seal may cause the lot to decrease in value.
"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 special folder containing Certificate of Origin, image, instruction manual and specification of the movement. Further with a presentation box.

Introduced in 2012 at Baselworld, the 5213 minute repeating perpetual calendar with retrograde date wristwatch is powered by caliber R 27 PS QR composed by 515 parts. Fitting in a🍬 timeless Officer's-stylꦓe case with applied Breguet numerals and hands, the brand added a contemporary touch to the classic combination with a slightly larger case diameter of 40.6 mm.

Patek Philippe ꦕhas always been able to propose different stylistic approaches for the same complications. The 5213 is generally considered as an evolved version of the reference 5013, changing from a tonneau-form case to a round one.  However, since it's designed in an Officer styled case, it can also be seen as a variation of the reference 5016 without the tourbillion function.  Moreover, it offers the same combination of complications as the reference 5074 (see lot 127) but displays the perpetual calendar differently by indicating date with retrograde hand. 

The present example of the reference 5213 in white gold is being offered in its original factory sealed box. Since the reference’s debut in 20༺12, around 10 have been produced annually.