Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 1997 Reference No: 5035G Movement No: 3’056’462 Case No: 4’019’156 Material: 18K white gold Calibre: Manual, cal. 315S QA, 35 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle Dimensions: 37mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Accompanied with Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, leather portfolio, instruction manual, hang tag, setting pin, service guarantee and invoice, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
The reference 5035 embarked a significant journey for Patek Philippe’s watchmaking history, it is the very first watch with an annual calendar complication by the maison. Debuted in 1996, the stunning Calatrava piece immediately gain attention and was awarded “Watch of the year”. Available in 2500 pieces in each metal: yellow, white and pink gold, as well as platinum, the model was seized in 2005. Powered by the calibre 315S QA, the ref. 5035 only requires adjustment once a year, it is no surprise that this intellectual design became a staple collection in Patek Philippe. A wide array of dial colors was available: black, white, silver and in rare quantities, salmon or blue. The present example bears one of the beloved rarity, the salmon dial. Elegant and full of charm, the warmth of the salmon hue compliments the white gold case with incredible balance. As a milestone timepiece of horology history, the present example in great condition accompanied with its original accessories definitely styles with magnetic personality.
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.
Ref. 5035G A very fine and attractive white gold annual calendar wristwatch with salmon dial, center seconds, 24-hour indication, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
Circa 1997 37mm diameter Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
