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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2007
    Reference No: 5146/1G-001
    Movement No: 3’605’093
    Case No: 4’387’307
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 315, 36 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Patek Philippe link bracelet, overall max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe double deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 2nd, 2007, wooden fitted presentation box, 18K white gold setting pin, hang tags, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Patek Philippe has long been recognized amongst collectors as a brand which brings innovation to the forefront of horology. They are known for some of watchmaking’s most important milestone models produced from the first serialized perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch to highly sophisticated minute repeating timepieces. In 1996, they introduced an all-new annual calendar model, which was both technically innovative and revolutionary, creating a new category of complicated wristwatches that is now offered by many Swiss brands today. Patek Philippe’s reference 5035 was the world’s first annual calendar wristwatch, and as the brand’s press releases stated at the time, was designed as a “useful” complication that was practical and affordable. The annual calendar mechanism sits between simple calendar watches that require adjustment five times a year, and perpetual calendar timepieces that need no adjustment as long as they are kept wound. The annual calendar needs adjustment once a year between February 28th or 29th and March 1st. The success of the complication prompted Patek Philippe to offer it in the Nautilus reference 5726, and annual calendar chronograph reference 5980.

    Released in 2005, the reference 5146 was Patek Philippe’s second annual calendar wristwatch. It was first offered in yellow and white gold, with a platinum example introduced in 2006 and in 2008 a pink gold model. With its heavy 18 karat white gold bracelet and warm, cream-colored dial it is an impressive watch for the connoisseur. Offered for the first time at auction and in very good overall condition, it comes complete 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. 5146/1G-001
A fine and attractive white gold annual calendar wristwatch with moon phase, power reserve indication, and bracelet, with Certificate of Origin, hang tags and presentation box

Circa 2007
39mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
$20,000 - 40,000 
CHF18,700-37,300
€17,800-35,600
HK$156,000-312,000

Sold for $40,320

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The 2021 New York Watch Auction

New York Auction 11 - 12 December 2021