Patek Philippe - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024 Hong Kong Friday, September 20, 2024 | Phillips
  • Condition Report

  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1998
    Reference No: 5100P
    Movement No: 3’201’177
    Case No: 4’111’245
    Model Name: ‘Manta Ray’
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 28-20/ 220 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 fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present piece in 1998 and its subsequent sale on 23rd November, 2000.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - To celebrate the new millennium in the year 2000, Patek Philippe introduced a series of limited edition wristwatches to commemorate the special occasion. The present reference 5100 stood out in particular with its gorgeous case design deeply rooted in the company’s history, and with its groundbreaking 10-day movement.

    - The intriguing case design is inspired by the historical reference 2442, nicknamed “Manta Ray” for its dramatically flared case bands that resemble the giant, charismatic sea creature. Encased in yellow gold, pink gold, white gold and platinum, the reference 5100 was released as limited editions in different quantities for each case material. With 1500 examples produced in yellow gold with silvered dial, 750 examples in pink gold with anthracite dial, 450 examples in white gold with blue dial, and the rarest of all, 300 examples in platinum with black dial. The present example in platinum is arguably the most desirable and sought-after of all.

    - The 10-day movement was also a remarkable horological feat in the year 2000. The power reserve is driven by two mainspring barrels on the rectangular caliber 28-20/220 proudly displayed through the transparent case back, and this was the first time in the history of watchmaking for a wristwatch to feature a 10-day power reserve, which is indicated at the 12 o’clock on the dial.

    - Preserved in excellent overall condition, the present Patek Philippe reference 5100P is accompanied by a fitted presentation box, and further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present piece in 1998. It 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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Ref. 5100P
A very fine and rare platinum rectangular wristwatch with small seconds, 10-day power reserve indicator and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 300 pieces, made to commemorate the New Millennium

1998
46mm length x 34mm width
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 240,000 
€13,800-27,600
$15,400-30,800

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2024

20 - 27 September 2024