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Lot 49
PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5204/1R-001, A FINE AND IMPORTANT GOLD SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WITH PERPETUAL CALENDAR
CASE NUMBER: 6’155’***, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 5’253’***
Closed19 October 2023
Estimate
USD 180,000–250,000
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Specialist note
The reference 5204 was initially released at Baselworld in 2012 in platinum and powered by the highly complicated movement 29-535 PS Q, the very first in-house movement fully developed by Patek Philippe which replaced the Lemania-based 27-70 Q. The platinum version was eventually discontinued in 2018. Very few watch brands have mastered the art of combing a perpetual calendar with a split-seconds chronograph as well as Patek Philippe have.
As the successor to the legendary Ref. 5004, the brand's first serially-produced split-seconds chronograph with a perpetual calendar complication, the 5204 features a day/night indication instead of a 24-hour hand display. Made in a 40 mm. case, the watch was sized for modern tastes as compared to the more vintage 36.7-mm. girth seen on the Ref. 5004. Numerous design improvements were made to the dial giving it an overall cleaner look and readability.
A pink gold version of the Ref. 5204 was introduced at Baselworld 2016, expanding the firm’s offering of the reference from just platinum when first debuted. The present reference 5204/1R-001 is further distinguished by its all gold matching bracelet, the pairing of a pink gold case with a gorgeous black dial really makes for an attractive timepiece. This watch is fresh to market and is from the original owner.
As the successor to the legendary Ref. 5004, the brand's first serially-produced split-seconds chronograph with a perpetual calendar complication, the 5204 features a day/night indication instead of a 24-hour hand display. Made in a 40 mm. case, the watch was sized for modern tastes as compared to the more vintage 36.7-mm. girth seen on the Ref. 5004. Numerous design improvements were made to the dial giving it an overall cleaner look and readability.
A pink gold version of the Ref. 5204 was introduced at Baselworld 2016, expanding the firm’s offering of the reference from just platinum when first debuted. The present reference 5204/1R-001 is further distinguished by its all gold matching bracelet, the pairing of a pink gold case with a gorgeous black dial really makes for an attractive timepiece. This watch is fresh to market and is from the original owner.