PATEK PHILIPPE CHRONOGRAPH Reference: 5070J - 001. Serial number: 3146857 / 4139863. Case in 18k yellow gold. Black dial highlighted by two counters (seconds and minute totalizer), Arabic numeral hour markers, graduated tachymeter scale and minute scale. Hand-wound mechanical movement (calibre CH 27-70). Sapphire back revealing the movement. Leather strap with signed folding clasp. Sapphire crystal. Circa 2001. Diameter: 42 mm Gross weight: 115.8 g. The watch comes with its case and papers. A very fine 18k gold, mechanical movement wristwatch with chronograph, by Patek Philippe. Circa 2001.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.