• cal. 240 Q automatic nickel lever movement, stamped with the seal of Geneva, 27 jewels, Gyromax balance, 22k yellow gold rotor • blue sunburst dial, applied baton indexes, dauphine hands, outer minute track, subsidiary dials for month combined with leap year, day combined with 24-hour indication, fan-form aperture for moon-phase combined with date at 6 • platinum case, diamond on band at 12, snap-on sapphire crystal back display • case, dial and movement signed • with a platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp

The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case in overall excellent condition with very light surface wear consistent with occasional use. Dial and movement in excellent condition. Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to shipping.
"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 confirming sale on December 22, 2013, instructional booklets, one leather bi-fold, a presentation box with watch winder and accompaniments, one additional watch form, and outer packaging. 

Ref. 5140 was launched in 2006 and initially produced in pink gold.  It was later made in yellow gold in 2007 and white gold in 2010. The Ref. 5140 replaced the popular Ref. 3940 w🐭hich was in production for 20 years. T🎶he 5140 is 1.2 mm larger than its predecessor.