Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2015
    Reference No: 7175R-001
    Movement No: 5’851’509
    Case No: 6’026’311
    Model Name: World Time Moon, Anniversary Edition
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240 HU LU, 35 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 38mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Boodles UK and dated 1st July 2015, attestation certificate, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, commemorative medallion, setting pin, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In commemorating the 175th Anniversary of Patek Philippe, the firm released an exclusive collection of limited edition watches, including a grand complicated repeater, a series of multi-scale chronographs and the World Time Moon models ref. 5575G and ref. 7175R, dedicated to male and female collectors, respectively. This dynamic dual is a modern interpretation of Louis Cottier’s ingenious invention, featuring larger cases, and lyre-shaped lugs and is powered by the innovative automatic calibre 240 HU LU. Together, these two references are in fact the first World Time models incorporating a moon phase indication or any other watch complication.

    Released in a limited edition of 450 pieces, the lady’s ref. 7175-001 is distinguished by its sublime 38mm pink gold case, topped with an exquisite diamond bezel that elevates its overall sophistication and timeless elegance. The dazzling and divine aura surrounding the dial is composed of 70 round diamonds that total approximately 0.630 ct. Moving on to the dial, the celestial center with moon phases is highlighted by a bronze 24-hour ring, along with the 24 cities that encircle it. As a nod to Patek Philippe’s hometown, the city of Paris on the standard issues has been replaced with Geneva.

    The world of watch collecting is no longer a boy's club and women’s interest in horology has grown significantly over the last 20 years. Brands now look to these important tastemakers, seeking to give them the same complicated timepieces men desire, but with a feminine touch that can be easily dressed up or down. Both tastefully executed and technically sound, the present wristwatch is exactly that and is offered in immaculate, double-factory sealed condition with its original accessories. Adding to its rarity, this World Time Moon ref. 7175R-001 is also the 4th example that has resurfaced on the market.

  • 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. 7175R-001
A lady’s highly attractive and commemorative limited edition pink gold and diamond-set world time wristwatch with moon phase, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 450 pieces, made for the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe, double factory sealed

Circa 2015
38mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$300,000 - 650,000 
€35,000-75,900
$38,500-83,300

Sold for HK$812,800

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023