Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2014 Reference No: 5136/1G-001 Movement No: 3’126’601 Case No: 4’253’329 Material: 18K white gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240Q, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet, approximate overall length 170mm Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe clasp Dimensions: 36.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed. Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated June 4, 2004 and stamped Beyer Chronometrie AG, wooden presentation box, product literature and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Patek Philippe is renowned for their legendary line of perpetual calendar wristwatches with moon phase dating back to 1941 with the release of the first serialised model, the reference 1526. Complicated and sublime in its “Calatrava” style case, this model was the first in a series of important 20th century timepieces demonstrating Patek Philippe’s excellence in horology. The reference 5136 was released in 2003 as a new perpetual calendar wristwatch for the new millennium, and an upgrade to the reference 3945, which was first introduced in 1987 with bracelet, and a larger, more contemporary case design.
The reference 5136 was available until 2008 in both yellow and white gold with superb, detachable gold bracelets, powered by the automatic caliber 240Q movement with microrotor. The present example from circa 2004 is accompanied by the original Certificate of Origin, and stamped Beyer Chronometrie AG. The reference is rarely seen in the marketplace with only approximately 20 known examples.
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.
Ref. 5136/1G-001 An attractive and fine white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with leap year indication, moon phase, and bracelet, with Certificate of Origin and presentation box, retailed by Beyer
Circa 2014 36.5mm Diameter Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.
