Debuting in 1996, the Patek Philippe ref. 5004 stands apart for its synthesis of a perpetual calendar and split-seconds chronograph complication, a pairing of immense intricacy and prestige. As the final reference to be powered by the esteemed Lemania-based cal. CH 27-70 Q, the ref. 5004 was widely revered amongst collectors even after its discontinuation in 2009. An extraordinarily exclusive final edition followed in 2010, encased in stainless steel as a farewell to this horological icon.

Succeeded by the ref. 5204 in 2012 featuring Patek Philippe's own in-house movement, the ref. 5004 represented one of the most coveted contemporary models in the storied maison's collections. Acquiring it directly from an authorized boutique proved exceptionally difficult, given the split-second module with its column wheel and precise jumping minutes hand. This added an extra layer of complexity to the already demanding perpetual calendar chronograph caliber, necessitating meticulous hand-finishing and resulting in painstakingly slow output constrained by Patek Philippe's uncompromising standards.

While the reference was cased in platinum, yellow gold, rose gold, and stainless steel, white gold examples like the present ref. 5004G-013 are exceedingly scarce. “Fresh to the market” and accompanied by its full set of accessories, its subtle radiance of white gold paired with the absolute horological excellence of Patek Philippe's final Lemania-based perpetual calendar split-seconds chronograph make this ref. 5004G an extraordinary acquisition for the discerning collector.