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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5153
Calatrava
A fine and very rare yellow gold limited edition wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and original certificate, made to commemorate the re-opening of the Patek Philippe boutique in Beijing in 2014
- Estimate
- HK$350,000 - 500,000
HK$412,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 2014
- Reference No
- 5153
- Movement No
- 5'803'665
- Case No
- 4'661'959
- Model Name
- Calatrava
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, 324, 29 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Patek Philippe </em>crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold <em>Patek Philippe </em>folding deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 38 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
- Accessories
- With<em> Patek Philippe </em>undated Certificate of Origin, Attestation confirming the present watch is part of a limited edition of 25 pieces only produced exclusively for Melchers (Beijing) Limited to commemorate the opening of the Maison Patek Philippe Beijing in May 2014, product literature, instruction manual, leather wallet, leather portfolio, portfolio photograph of the present watch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
Whenever Patek Philippe has a reason to celebrate, it does so by launching commemorative pieces to celebrate the auspicious moment. Reference 5153 was made in 25 examples, cased in yellow gold and white gold, to celebrate the re-opening of the Beijing boutique and Service Center in 2014. The aesthetic evokes images of reference 5053, however updated in a larger case which provides a contemporary look.
To the best of our knowledge, the present model has never been offered at auction thus far and is presented in like new condition.
To the best of our knowledge, the present model has never been offered at auction thus far and is presented in like new condition.
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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