Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2000 Reference No: 5075G-011 Movement No: 1’909’021 Case No: 4’102’888 Model Name: Calatrava Rare Handcrafts “Blue Flower” Material: 18K white gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240/119, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 36mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed. Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, product literature, leather folio, and numbered hangtag.
Catalogue Essay
Since its inception, Patek Philippe has been at the forefront of not only technical mastery but enhancing those mechanical achievements with aesthetic excellence. One of the techniques the maison has mastered is that of cloisonné enamel, a technique where thin gold wires are used as outlines that are then filled with vitreous enamel powder. Once those powders are set, they are fired in a kiln up to 12 times. Though there is a high fail rate, the process of enamel firing dials creates a vivid and resilient image with myriad vibrant colors.
The reference 5075 was first introduced in 2000 as a set of four pieces, and re-released each year with different cloisonné dials. The present 5075 is part of the “Flowers” series, and it is believed that only 10 sets were ever created, and production ceased in 2004. The case design reflects the elegant simplicity Patek Philippe is renowned for, with its bold, tapered bezel and timeless 36mm case diameter. Each rotor on the movement bears an engraving that reflects the floral motif of the dial.
The blue flower motif on the present reference 5075 depicts the Anemone blanda or Grecian windflower, native to southeastern Europe and the Middle East. It is characterized by vivid blue-violet petals, which were used historically as a treatment for gout and headaches, though they are now known to be toxic. Remaining in its factory single seal and offered fresh-to-the-market, this reference 5075 with “blue flower” dial is accompanied by its original Certificate of Origin and hang tag.
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. 5075G-011 A limited production white gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial depicting “Anemone Blanda Atrocaerulea”, Certificate of Origin, and hang tag; factory single-sealed
Circa 2000 36mm Diameter Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed.
