Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2007
    Reference No: 5135P-001
    Movement No: 3'650'800
    Case No: 4'432'940
    Model Name: Gondolo Calendario
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 S QA LU 24H, 34 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38mm width x 51mm length
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Betteridge U.S.A. dated 27th October 2007, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Gondolo Calendario ref. 5135 was introduced by Patek Philippe in 2004, pays homage to the elegance of the Art Deco era. This tonneau-shaped design with its refined modern proportions was initially released in white and yellow gold, followed by a version in pink gold. The final iteration, like the present example, was crafted in platinum and introduced in 2006.

    This modern interpretation of the Gondolo Calendario is equipped with the caliber 324, which incorporates their patented annual calendar function. The practical annual calendar automatically advances the month, day, and date, requiring manual correction only once a year on the 1st of March. The ref. 5135P, in particular, is the most luxurious variant of this reference. Its platinum case is accompanied by two delicate details on the slate grey sunburst dial that set it apart from regular iterations. The 3 and 9 o'clock markers are adorned with diamonds, lending a subtle elegance that complements the cool hue of the dial.

    The ref. 5135 was produced until 2011 and is no longer featured in the current Patek Philippe catalogue. The present example, fresh-to-the-market and offered in attractive condition, comes with its Certificate of Origin and 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. 5135P-001
A very fine and rare platinum tonneau-shaped annual calendar wristwatch with diamond-set indexes, center seconds, 24-hour indication, moon phases, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2007
38mm width x 51mm length
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$210,000 - 410,000 
€25,100-49,100
$26,900-52,600

Sold for HK$241,300

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024