Patek Philippe - The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII Geneva Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2006
    Reference No: 5250G-001
    Movement No: 3'636'037
    Case No: 4'339'231
    Model Name: Advanced Research
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 315 S IRM QA LU, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 02, 2006, hang tag, setting pin, product literature, special Advanced Research presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Launched in 2005, the reference 5250 cased in white gold was the first Advanced Research limited edition model of the series. A revolution in design and technology, Patek Philippe developed the ground-breaking silicon-based escape wheel for a Swiss lever escapement with an annual calendar movement, the caliber 315 S IRM QA LU SI. The dedicated Advanced Research department was created to focus exclusively on exploring and developing new technologies and materials; it underlines the company’s continued commitment to technological advances in horology. Following the launch of the reference 5250, Patek Philippe launched the reference 5350, 5450, 5550, Aquanaut reference 5650, and most recently the "Fortissimo" repeater ref. 5750.

    Produced in a limited edition of 100 examples only with a slick monochromatic appeal, the present ref. 5250 is a great addition to the collector of the Advanced research series. The present example is preserved in excellent condition with its Certificate of Origin and special Advanced Research presentation box.

  • 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. 5250G-001
A fine and rare limited edition white gold annual calendar wristwatch with center seconds, power reserve indication, moon phases, silicon escape wheel, certificate of origin and presentation box, made in a limited edition of 100 piece

2006
39mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
CHF25,000 - 50,000 
€26,000-52,000
$28,600-57,100

Sold for CHF48,260

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Geneva Auction 13 - 14 May 2023