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Lot 2913 Consigned by a prominent private collector, the present set is certainly one of the most charismatic and important set of the exceptional reference 5004. The present four watches, each blessed with a "one-of-kind" type of dial, display a perfect combination of mechanical complexity, dial design and exclusivity. Throughout literature, no other set such as the present had ever been released to the public until today and must be considered as part of the holy grail per se of all 5004 references.
Most evident to the eyes of the beholder, this series of 5004 are fitted with four different kinds of precious stones, each perfectly matching their respective case metals. All four dials are fully confirmed by the Certificate of Origin delivered by Patek Philippe, reaffirming the extreme rarity of this special set, most certainly commissioned on special request. To many collectors, reference 5004 is one of the greatest wristwatches ever made and is often mentioned as the watch with the most promising future on the market.
The present set of 5004 was originally sealed and never worn by the collector. Further to his request, this set was unsealed to enable Christie's to illustrate them in their catalogues as these four watches are for the very first time available to the public, and furthermore to allow them to tour around the globe to encounter Christie's clients.
Christie's is honored to have been chosen to offer this only known set of four reference 5004 for auction.
Most evident to the eyes of the beholder, this series of 5004 are fitted with four different kinds of precious stones, each perfectly matching their respective case metals. All four dials are fully confirmed by the Certificate of Origin delivered by Patek Philippe, reaffirming the extreme rarity of this special set, most certainly commissioned on special request. To many collectors, reference 5004 is one of the greatest wristwatches ever made and is often mentioned as the watch with the most promising future on the market.
The present set of 5004 was originally sealed and never worn by the collector. Further to his request, this set was unsealed to enable Christie's to illustrate them in their catalogues as these four watches are for the very first time available to the public, and furthermore to allow them to tour around the globe to encounter Christie's clients.
Christie's is honored to have been chosen to offer this only known set of four reference 5004 for auction.
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE 18K PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH UNUSUAL RUBY-SET DIAL, MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR INDICATION, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND ADDITIONAL CASE BACK
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5004, MOVEMENT NO. 3'275'117, CASE NO. 4'438'207, CIRCA 2007
Closed29 May 2013
Price Realised
HKD 4,350,000
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Specialist note
US$250,000-350,000
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 30 July 2007 confirming the ruby-set dial, setting pin, additional case back and fitted slip case.
The present watch is in pristine condition and is for the first time ever offered at auction.
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 30 July 2007 confirming the ruby-set dial, setting pin, additional case back and fitted slip case.
The present watch is in pristine condition and is for the first time ever offered at auction.