Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5038

PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED SERIES AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5038, MOVEMENT NO. 776'112, CASE NO. 4'008'255, MANUFACTURED IN 1997 Movement: Cal. 240 Q, automatic Dial: Black Case: 36 mm. diam. With: 18k white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1997 and its subsequent sale on 18 April 1997 Remark: Limited series of 500 pieces in white gold , This lot is offered without reserve. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price. This watch offered for sale is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.