Patek Philippe Celestial Ref 5102J-001 An 18ct gold astronomical wristwatch with sky chart, phases and position of the moon and time of meridian passage of Sirius and the moon, circa 2009

PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION, SYDNEY

Dial:
blue, inner blue bezel with silvered Roman numerals, the sapphire crystal glass with silvered ellipse framing the visible sky (marked out with the cardinal points), planisphere of the Northern Hemisphere rotates counter-clockwise above the dial, skeletonised white-lacquered feuille hands, circular case band finely decorated with halved Calatrava crosses, crown at 2 o'clock for time setting, crown at 4 o'clock for adjusting the planisphere by turning to one direction and in the other direction to correct the angular position and moon phases
Calibre:
Cal. 240 LU CL automatic movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 45 jewels, 22ct gold mini-rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross
Movement number:
3580271 Case:
18ct gold, screw-down sapphire crystal case back
Case number:
4464141
Closure:
black leather Patek Philippe strap with 18ct gold Patek Philippe buckle
Dimensions:
43mm diameter
Signed:
case, dial and movement
Accessories:
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, papers, presentation folder, cardboard travel box and facsimile J Farren-Price invoice

International buyers please be advised that straps made of material 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 straps prior to shipping.

• Lot Sold $165,000 (Hammer Price)
• $202,500 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 8 August 2018, lot 175, illustrated
Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above

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