• cal. 12-120 manual winding lever movement, 18 jewels, cut bi-metallic balance • white matte dial, applied Arabic 12 as well as triangular and dot indexes, eccentric seconds, outer minute track • 18k yellow gold polished case, flame-form lugs, snap-on back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Dial in very good condition, very shallow dent on subsidiary dial between 4 and 5 only visible once glass is off, otherwise very minor signs of ageing. Case with fine scuffing, consistent with age, service sticker to the back. Hallmark on lug clearly visible, on band slightly rubbed. Lovely watch with very interesting lugs.
"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."

This watch is a perfect example of Patek Philippe’s Avant-Garde style in the early 1950’s. With its stepped flame-shaped lugs, this watch stood out from the more classical round and rectangular shapes of the period and was highly distinctive.

A similar example is illustrated in Huber M. & Banbery A., Patek Philippe Wristwatches, second edition, p. 171.