• cal. 27-70Q manual winding movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 24 jewels • silvered dial, applied Breguet numerals, apertures for day and month in Italian, three subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds combined with 24-hour, 30-minute register combined with leap year indication and date combined with moon-phases • 18k white gold cushion-form case, snap-on sapphire crystal display back • case, dial, and movement signed • with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp

CASE Case in overall very good condition with extremely light 'shop wear' from minimal use. DIAL Dial in overall excellent condition. MOVEMENT All functions working properly. The movement is running at time of cataloging, 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. Please note that the presentation box is with heavy wear.
"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, instruction manual, setting pin, 18k white gold interchangeable solid case back and presentation box. As an alternative to the classic Ref. 3970, the Ref. 5020 was first introduced in 1994. Also known as the Patek TV set watch, this piece was produced with a dial and case reminiscent of a 1960s television set. The Ref. 5020 was not successful at its time of production due to the overall design and large size of this watch. As with many creations, this watch began to be appreciated only after it ceased production in 2002. In retrospect, this is an iconic reference ahead of its time and a trophy for any modern wristwatch collection.

According to our research, the present lot is one of only 8 examples of Ref. 5020 in white gold known to the market. Indeed, white gold examples are thought to be the rarest of all variants of Ref. 5020, with likely fewer produced in white gold than even platinum.