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1011Σ

Patek Philippe

Ref. 5004

An extremely fine and important pink gold perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, leap year indicator, special black tachymetre dial, Breguet numeral at 12 o'clock, original certificate, additional case back and fitted presentation box, formerly in the collection of Eric Clapton, CBE

Estimate
HK$2,400,000 - 4,800,000
€282,000 - 564,000
$300,000 - 600,000
HK$3,140,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
2009
Reference No
5004
Movement No
3'275'328
Case No
4'465'110
Material
18k pink gold
Calibre
Mechanical, CH 27-70 Q, 28 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Brown <em>Patek Philippe </em>crocodile leather strap
Clasp/Buckle
18k pink gold <em>Patek Philippe</em> folding deployant clasp
Dimensions
36 mm. diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Accessories
With <em>Patek Philippe</em> Certificate of Origin dated 15 November 2011, additional case back, setting pin, sale tag, product literature, instruction manual, slip case, leather portfolio, portfolio photograph of the present watch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with <em>Patek Philippe</em> Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 2009 and its subsequent sale on 27 January 2011.
Catalogue Essay
This reference 5004 is an incredible example fitted with the highly sought after and rare black tachymetre dial and applied pink gold Breguet numeral at 12 o'clock. Retained in outstanding condition, the watch is formerly in the collection of Eric Clapton, CBE. It was only six months ago, Phillips Hong Kong sold a platinum version with the exact same dial configuration for a staggering 6,280,000 Hong Kong Dollars. Fresh to the market, the watch is further highlighted by the presence of all accessories.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839
Since 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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