Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2000
    Reference No: 5100P-001
    Movement No: 3’201’655
    Case No: 4’111’221
    Model Name: ‘Manta Ray’
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 28-20 REC 10J PS IRM, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 46mm length x 34mm width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Certificate of Origin stamped Patek Philippe SA Paris and dated December 2000, Attestation Certificate, Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres, leather folio, silver medallion with display stand, additional Patek Philippe black leather strap, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Launched to commemorate the advent of the new millennium, the ref. 5100 was introduced in 2000 and notably features an intriguing case design, combined with a game-changing movement equipped with a 10-day power reserve.

    The case design of the ref. 5100 is drawn from the historical ref. 2442, nicknamed “Manta Ray” for its dramatically flared casebands that resemble the giant, charismatic sea creature. Realized in the three gold colours and platinum, all versions were produced as limited editions, with the platinum one being the rarest and most sought-after:

    1500 examples in 18k yellow gold with silvered dial

    750 examples in 18k pink gold with anthracite dial

    450 examples in 18k white gold with blue dial

    300 examples in platinum with black dial

    Fresh-to-the-market and is possibly the 52nd example to be identified, the present ref. 5100P-001 is one of 300 examples boasting this desirable configuration and will certainly appeal to collectors of important mechanical marvels.

  • 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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PROPERTY FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER

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Ref. 5100P-001
A very fine and rare platinum rectangular-shaped wristwatch with small seconds, 10-day power reserve indicator, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 300 pieces, made to commemorate the New Millennium

Circa 2000
46mm length x 34mm width
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 450,000 
€23,200-52,100
$25,600-57,700

Sold for HK$508,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023