Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2017
    Reference No: 5089G-067
    Movement No: 5’926’334
    Case No: 6’185’512
    Model Name: Calatrava, “Jazz”
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240, 27 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Ben Bridge Jewellers Hawaii and dated 3rd November 2017, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Unveiled in 2017, the present miniature enamel ref. 5089G-067 is one of nine special edition timepieces made to celebrate New York, where Patek Philippe’s ‘The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition’ took place. With mostly reimagined icons and one of the firm’s most audacious creations, the watches were released in extremely limited numbers, making it one of the most exclusive drops of the year.

    Framed in the understated lines of the white gold Calatrava, the scene is set for a miniature painting that perfectly encapsulates the soulful spirit of New York’s finest jazz club, The Blue Note. The incredibly small canvas depicts a strikingly realistic portrait of a singer at 2 o’clock, counterbalanced by a stencil-like portrait of a pianist on the left. The opening notes of Sidney Bechet’s “Petite Fleur” is finely etched into a layer of black enamel at twelve, further complemented by the Big Apple’s skyline in colourful specturm at the bottom. Nicknamed “Jazz”, the ref. 5089G-067 is like a portal that transports its wearer to The Blue Note, allowing one to feel the impromptu tempo in the background and immerse oneself into The City That Never Sleeps. Through its sapphire caseback, the highly finished ultra-thin automatic cal. 240 micro-rotor movement is visible.

    Calling all Jazz fanatics and connoisseurs of artisanal crafts. The present example is one of a limited edition of ten pieces. Furthermore, this impressive, rare gem is the first example to appear at auction and is preserved in excellent overall condition and accompanied by its complete set of accessories.

  • 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. 5089G-067
A very fine, impressive and rare white gold wristwatch with miniature enamel dial, hinged caseback, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 10 pieces, made in tribute to New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club

Circa 2017
38.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$500,000 - 780,000 
€58,300-90,900
$64,100-100,000

Sold for HK$762,000

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Thomas Perazzi
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023