960Σ
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5054G
Calatrava
A rare, only-known white gold wristwatch with date, power reserve indication, moonphases, officer-style case, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
- Estimate
- HK$78,000 - 155,000€9,900 - 19,700$10,000 - 19,900
HK$252,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 2002
- Reference No
- 5054G
- Movement No
- 3’167’913
- Case No
- 4’171’001
- Model Name
- Calatrava
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 240/164, 29 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe Officer buckle
- Dimensions
- 36mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Tiffany & Co warranty stating its shipment to Tai Chung 6th November 2002, Patek Philippe presentation box retailed by Tiffany & Co. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 2002 and its sequent sale date on 6th November 2002.
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Catalogue Essay
Reference 5054 which was launched in 1994 was available in various metals including yellow gold, pink gold, white gold (like the present lot) and platinum. Patek Philippe first introduced the use of Officer case in 1989 where they celebrated their 150th anniversary and released a few commemorative watches to mark the occasion. One of the main features was the hinged case back which was a great aesthetical add on was well received by collectors.
The classy dial layout is further complimented with small but attractive detail, within the date sub-dial is the coveted Tiffany & Co. signature. Making this present example very special. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first example of a reference 5054G with Tiffany's signature to appear on any public auction.
Tiffany signed examples are increasingly popular amongst collectors and adding to desirability it is preserved in a wonderful original condition, complete with Certificate of Origin stamped by Tiffany & Co and presentation box. This is a great opportunity to own this double signed Patek Philippe.
The classy dial layout is further complimented with small but attractive detail, within the date sub-dial is the coveted Tiffany & Co. signature. Making this present example very special. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first example of a reference 5054G with Tiffany's signature to appear on any public auction.
Tiffany signed examples are increasingly popular amongst collectors and adding to desirability it is preserved in a wonderful original condition, complete with Certificate of Origin stamped by Tiffany & Co and presentation box. This is a great opportunity to own this double signed Patek Philippe.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since 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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