• cal. E-19 quartz movement, 7 jewels • black textured dial, luminous hands, outer chapter ring with luminous baton indexes, Arabic numerals, aperture for date at 3 • stainless steel Aquanaut case, screw down crown, screw down case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with an stainless steel Patek Philippe twin folding clasp 

CASE Case in overall fair condition with surface wear, scratches, and small nicks. Bezel with some scratches, with two deeper scratches between 6-7, and at 8. Some signs of previous professional polish. Clasp with some more scuffing and surface wear from use. The watch is accompanied by a black rubber Patek Philippe strap. The strap has some wear and may benefit from cleaning. DIAL Dial in very good condition. MOVEMENT A change of battery is necessary to observe the movement. The watch battery will require periodic replacement in the future. Sotheby's may not guarantee the life of the current battery. For further details, kindly contact the department directly.
"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 Extract from the Archives confirm the year of manufacture in 1999 and sale on February 24, 1999.