Patek Philippe - The New York Watch Auction: NINE New York Saturday, December 9, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2017
    Reference No: 5204P
    Movement No: 5’252’991
    Case No: 6’135’121
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 29-535 PS Q
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated June 13, 2017, additional solid back, setting pin, hang tag, leather folio and product literature

  • Catalogue Essay

    Launched in 2012, the reference 5204 featured the manufacturer’s first in-house split-seconds perpetual chronograph, caliber CHR 29-535 PS Q, replacing the former Lemania-based caliber CHR 27-70Q. The watch was updated with a 40mm diameter case, featuring a day and night indication in place of the 24-hour indicator, baton numerals replacing the former applied gold Arabic numerals and a slight tweak in the layout of the dial with a noticeable “upside down” moon-phase display resembling a “smile.” The reference was released first in platinum with an opaline silver dial and, two years later, a black dial version was launched, with pink gold variants subsequently released. The addition of a split-second chronograph complication propels the watch into the ultimate echelon of watchmaking; the split-second chronograph being one of the most daunting complications to execute, together with the minute repeater. Such mechanical prowess coupled with the generous proportions of the watch and the quintessentially Patek Philippe design of the piece made the reference 5204 an instant classic, highly coveted by collectors.

    Consigned by the original owner, the present watch is accompanied by its Certificate of Origin, presentation box, additional hard case back, hang tag, and setting pin. The watch is preserved in outstanding overall condition and was probably only worn a handful of times. The reference 5204 is a milestone timepiece, featuring Patek Philippe’s innovative in-house movement and representing a new beginning in Patek Philippe’s long, traditional history.

    CONSIGNED BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER

  • 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. 5204P
A very fine and highly attractive platinum perpetual calendar split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phase, leap year, day and night indications, Certificate of Origin and additional solid back

Circa 2017
40mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed

Estimate
$120,000 - 240,000 
CHF108,000-216,000
€112,000-225,000
HK$937,000-1,870,000
S$163,000-326,000

Sold for $203,200

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