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    • Circa 2019

    • 40.5mm diameter

    • Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2019
    Reference No: 5235/50R-001
    Movement No: 7’231’344
    Case No: 6’353’953
    Model Name: Regulator
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 31-260 REG QA, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K pink gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 40.5mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 28th October 2019, instruction manual, product literature, setting pin, hang tag, leather folio, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Well-received by collectors since its introduction at the Baselworld 2012, the Patek Philippe Regulator ref. 5235 was the firm’s first of its kind. Unique in its own respect, the aesthetics of the timepiece is not just refreshing but extremely well executed.

    Although the appeal is a first, an experienced eye may notice the similarities of the case compared among the legendary refs. 3448 and 3540 nicknamed the “Padellone” meaning “frying pan” in Italian. Defined by its sharp edges with brushed casebands and its iconic pointy lugs, the ref. 5235 is truly an understated masterpiece. Elegant, refreshing and technically sound, the movement was especially designed for this reference and is similar in architecture to no other caliber made by the brand. Notably, it is the first serially produced Patek Philippe caliber to incorporate three silicon components developed by the Advance Research department: a silicon escape wheel, a silicon anchor and a silicon balance spring.

    Originally only available in white gold with a silver dial, the variation was discontinued in 2018 making way for its new model in pink gold. The ref. 5235R is warm and inviting in contrast to its cool and crisp white gold older sibling. Complemented by the texturized graphite center with a vertical satin finish, the black sub-dials and outer track are accentuated by the pink gold accents on the dial. From its colour treatments to the brushed effect detail, the dial is given a bold appearance that plays with light in a captivating manner.

    Offered in “like new” overall condition and complete with its full set of accessories, the present example in pink gold from circa 2019 is a fantastic opportunity for collectors to acquire one at immediate skipping the long waitlist from the boutique.

  • 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. 5235/50R-001
A fine, attractive and well-preserved pink gold annual calendar wristwatch with small seconds, two-tone regulator dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2019
40.5mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 400,000 
€25,100-50,100
$25,600-51,300

Sold for HK$302,400

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