Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 5020

Patek Philippe Ref. 5020 A very early and rare yellow gold cushion-shaped perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with Breguet numerals, moon phases, leap year, 24-hour indication and presentation box

Manufacturer : Patek Philippe Year : 1994 Reference No : 5020 Movement No : 3’045’012 Case No : 2’956’092 Model Name : TV Screen Material : 18K yellow gold Calibre : Manual, CH 27-70 Q, 24 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Crocodile Clasp/Buckle : 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle Dimensions : 37mm width Signed : Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories : Accompanied by Patek Philippe presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1994 with an opaline silvered dial, yellow gold Breguet numerals, English calendar and its subsequent date of sale on 8th November 1994Unveiled in 1994, the Patek Philippe reference 5020, endearingly known as the "TV Screen" for its distinctive cushion-shaped case, enjoyed but a brief eight-year production run. Reminiscent of the Art Deco timepieces of the 1920s, the reference 5020 was not particularly well-received at the time of its release. Today, however, it is fervently sought-after by discerning collectors for its unusual case design, with merely around 750 examples crafted in total from 1994 to 2002 - making it the most scarce of the modern perpetual calendar chronographs. The present yellow gold example is splendidly preserved, with unrubbed hallmarks and a breathtaking, immaculate Breguet dial. What's more intriguing is the movement number of this beautiful timepiece. According our research, the movement numbers of the reference 5020 started from 3'045'000, and the current watch bearing number 3'045'012 could very well be the 13th example to ever leave the manufacturer and the earliest example known in the market. The Extract from the Archives further confirms the opaline silvered dial, yellow gold Breguet numerals, and the English perpetual calendar.