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Patek Philippe

Ref. 5004R

An extremely fine and exceedingly rare pink gold perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, leap year indicator, black dial, original certificate, additional caseback and fitted presentation box

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First introduced in 1994, reference 5004 is distinguished by its complex perpetual calendar function with a split seconds complication. Widely considered one of Patek Philippe's most iconic models, it was soon replaced by reference 5204 which features an in-house movement. A top-of-the-line model, it was at the time incredibly difficult to be granted the privilege to own one.

While the model was cased in a variety of metals, pink gold examples with black dials are incredibly rare. In addition, this dial is confirmed by the Certificate of Origin, adding another element of collectibility. To date, no more than three examples in this configuration have appeared at auction and are also confirmed by the original certificate.

Fresh to the auction market, this watch is complete with its Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated February 25, 2011 confirming the black dial, additional numbered case back, leather portfolio, numbered slip case, wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

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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