Patek Philippe - The Geneva Watch Auction: XIII Geneva Saturday, May 8, 2021 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2006
    Reference No: 5105P
    Movement No: 978'071
    Case No: 4'287'275
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 9-90, 18 jewels, stamped twice with the Geneva Seal
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum PPCo pin buckle
    Dimensions: 35mm Width and 46mm Length
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Certificate of Origin dated May 14, 2007 and stamped by the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva, Attestation, hang tag, commemorative medal, product literature and leather portfolio.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Reference 5105 was launched in 100 pieces in 2006 to celebrate the reopening of Patek Phillipe’s historical salon in the heart of Geneva after renovation.

    Acquired by Patek Phillippe in 1891, the Salons on the Rue du Rhone building was totally renovated by acclaimed architect, Jacques-Elisée Goss (1839-1921). In 1907-1908, a fifth floor was added - a project undertaken by Henri Goss, son of the original architect and the last main renovation of the historic building was finalised in 1996 with the stately Salon Napoleon III being carefully restored to reflect its original style.

    The reference 5105 with its streamlined Art Deco case and two tone dial is a superb tribute to Patek Philippe’s ref 492 from the 1930. The movement housed within is a vintage 9'''90 manufactured in 1959 which was, according to legend, discovered in an old wooden chest before the watchmaking department moved to Plan-les-Ouates in 1996.

    Furthermore, the tooling for the manufacturing of the case were discarded so Patek Phillipe would never remake this case shape again.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 5105P
A very fine and extremely rare platinum limited edition wristwatch with original certificate and attestation, made to celebrate the re-opening of the Patek Philippe boutique in Geneva in 2006

2006
35mm Width and 46mm Length
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF30,000 - 50,000 
€27,200-45,300
$32,700-54,400

Sold for CHF69,300

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

Geneva Auction 8 - 9 May 2021