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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5089G-028
Calatrava, “Mont Fuji”
A very fine, impressive and rare white gold wristwatch with cloisonne enamel dial, hinged caseback, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$700,000 - 1,000,000€89,200 - 127,000$89,700 - 128,000
HK$945,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 2015
- Reference No
- 5089G-028
- Movement No
- 5’841’045
- Case No
- 4’698’706
- Model Name
- Calatrava, “Mont Fuji”
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 240, 27 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 38.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Tokyu Department Store, Japan dated 4th October 2015, product literature, leather folio, slip case, travel pouch, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.
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Catalogue Essay
Unveiled in 2015 as part of the Rare Handcrafts collection, the cloisonné enameled ref. 5089 produced in low numbers pays a thematic tribute to its great traditions. Illustrated with the timeless, understated lines of the Calatrava cased in white gold sets an ample canvas for the world’s most beautiful and legendary alps, The Enchanted Mountains series. The quartet of enamel-dialed Calatravas span across high altitude from the Matterhorn of Switzerland, Mont Blanc of France to the summits of Mount Everest Asia and last but not least, Mount Fuji the symbol of Japan.
5089G-028 Mount Fuji
5089G-029 Mount Everest
5089G-030- The Matterhorn
5089G-031 – Mont Blanc
The present tribute to the familiar peak that has inspired artists and poets by the likes of Hokusai and Hiroshige, and of course as the object of pilgrimage for centuries, Mount Fuji is certainly a refreshing sight for the sore eyes. Intricate in its depiction, the mountain symmetrical in nature and snow-capped with serenity surrounded by the reflecting the moving water of the forefront lake is truly breath-taking. To reproduce the silhouettes and the landscapes of rock and snow with a wealth of detail, the two artist an enameler and an engraver used up to 25cm of gold wire per dial, and opaque and translucent enamel consist of 15 colors enriched to paint a picture as vivid as these mountains.
Visible through a sapphire caseback under the hinged caseback, the classic round Calatrava cased in white gold houses the ultra-thin self winding caliber 240 micro-rotor movement. Impressive and a rare treasure of artisanal crafts, the present ref. 5089G-028 is furthermore preserved in stunning condition and is accompanied with its full set of accessories. For those who miss traveling to Japan, the present Mount Fuji Calatrava certainly brings you a little closer to the land of the rising sun.
5089G-028 Mount Fuji
5089G-029 Mount Everest
5089G-030- The Matterhorn
5089G-031 – Mont Blanc
The present tribute to the familiar peak that has inspired artists and poets by the likes of Hokusai and Hiroshige, and of course as the object of pilgrimage for centuries, Mount Fuji is certainly a refreshing sight for the sore eyes. Intricate in its depiction, the mountain symmetrical in nature and snow-capped with serenity surrounded by the reflecting the moving water of the forefront lake is truly breath-taking. To reproduce the silhouettes and the landscapes of rock and snow with a wealth of detail, the two artist an enameler and an engraver used up to 25cm of gold wire per dial, and opaque and translucent enamel consist of 15 colors enriched to paint a picture as vivid as these mountains.
Visible through a sapphire caseback under the hinged caseback, the classic round Calatrava cased in white gold houses the ultra-thin self winding caliber 240 micro-rotor movement. Impressive and a rare treasure of artisanal crafts, the present ref. 5089G-028 is furthermore preserved in stunning condition and is accompanied with its full set of accessories. For those who miss traveling to Japan, the present Mount Fuji Calatrava certainly brings you a little closer to the land of the rising sun.
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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