Ref. 5004R-018An extremely fine and exceedingly rare pink gold perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, leap year indicator, black dial, original certificate and fitted presentation box
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An extremely fine and exceedingly rare pink gold perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, leap year indicator, black dial, original certificate and fitted presentation box, 2011
36mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Condition Report
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Manufacturer
:
Patek Philippe
Year
:
2011
Reference No
:
5004R-018
Movement No
:
3'275'457
Case No
:
4'514'251
Material
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18K pink gold
Calibre
:
Manual, cal. 27-70 Q, 28 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
:
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
:
18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
Dimensions
:
36mm Diameter
Signed
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Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
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Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated February 25, 2011 confirming the black dial, additional numbered case back, hang tag, setting ping, leather portfolio, numbered slip case, wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
The present reference 5004 sets the collectability bar well beyond an already highly prized standard 5004 thanks to the potent combination of pink gold case and original black dial (as confirmed by the Certificate of Origin). A rare combination of which only a handful are known.
One of the great classics of the modern Patek Philippe catalogue, the reference 5004 was produced between 1994 and 2010. It is the first Patek Philippe serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph model with moonphases - a set of complications rooted in the history of the brand, the first model made in series being reference 1518 launched in 1941 - with the additional split second complication. Together with the reference 5070 and 5970, it is the last Patek Philippe model to employ the “Nouvelle Lemania” based calibre.
The aesthetics of the watch are based on the reference 3970 (itself based on the iconic ref. 2499), with subtle differences: the dial features large Arabic numerals instead of baton markers most often found on the ref. 3970; the case is thicker and 0.8 mm larger as a result of the split-seconds complication, granting it a more substantial wrist presence, while still remaining very elegant and understated.
The intricacy of the split seconds module, compounded with the already complex perpetual calendar chronograph and the enormously high finishing standard of the company, commanded an incredibly slow production rate.
While the model was cased in a variety of metals, pink gold examples with black dials are incredibly rare. In addition, this dial is confirmed by the Certificate of Origin with the suffix -018, adding another element of collectibility.
This watch is complete with its Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated February 25, 2011 confirming the black dial, additional numbered case back, leather portfolio, numbered slip case, wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Artist Biography
Patek Philippe
Swiss
• 1839
Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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Ref. 5004R-018
An extremely fine and exceedingly rare pink gold perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, leap year indicator, black dial, original certificate and fitted presentation box
