No Reserve
934
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5085/1A-001
Neptune
An eclectic and unusual stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, date, moon phases, power reserve indication, integrated bracelet, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 200,000•€11,600 - 23,100$12,800 - 25,600
HK$228,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 2004
- Reference No
- 5085/1A-001
- Movement No
- 3’167’150
- Case No
- 4’160’747
- Model Name
- Neptune
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 240 PS IRM C LU aut., 29 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel integrated Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 185mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 37mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Mayor’s Inc. USA dated 31st August 2004, instruction manual, hang tag, product literature, leather folio and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Making its debut in 1998, the Patek Philippe ref. 5085 featured a round-shaped case with examples fitted with an integrated bracelet earning its nickname the “Neptune”. While a keen eye may notice the similarities between the current reference and the famous Nautilus ref. 5712, both references are powered by the same movement cal. 240. Making its debut in 1998, the Patek Philippe ref. 5085 featured a round-shaped case with examples fitted with an integrated bracelet earning its nickname the “Neptune”. While a keen eye may notice the similarities between the current reference and the famous Nautilus ref. 5712, both references are powered by the same movement cal. 240. The asymmetrical dial layout features a date, moon phases, small seconds and power reserve indication. Dressed in matte black with contrasting white Arabic numerals, the appeal together with its unusual integrated stainless steel bracelet is certainly nothing short of interesting. So much so that it was only produced until 2005 with a relatively low production.
To the best of our knowledge, the present Patek Philippe ref. 5085/1A-001 from circa 2004 is one of 87 pieces known fitted with a black dial, that has resurfaced onto the market. Offered with its compete set of accessories, this timepiece is superb in value as it is offered with no reserve.
To the best of our knowledge, the present Patek Philippe ref. 5085/1A-001 from circa 2004 is one of 87 pieces known fitted with a black dial, that has resurfaced onto the market. Offered with its compete set of accessories, this timepiece is superb in value as it is offered with no reserve.
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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