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Lot 149
Patek Philippe. An 18k White Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds, Date, and Two-Toned Silvered Sector Dial
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 5296, MOVEMENT NO. 3'616'521, CASE NO. 4'326'931, MANUFACTURED IN 2005
Closed17 December 2013
Price Realised
USD 18,750
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Specialist note
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 2005 and its subsequent sale on August 30th of the same year. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 13th, 2005, Patek Philippe presentation box, tie tag, leather envelope, product literature, and outer packaging.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
Reference 5296 was introduced to the market in 2005 and pays tribute to the firm's celebrated Calatrava model from the 1930s. Available in white or pink gold only, the case features a classic round shape and stands out by its large size. The dial design was inspired by a late 1930's historical "Calatrava" wristwatch, on display at the Patek Philippe museum in Geneva.
With it's modern take on a timeless design, the reference 5296 has become a classic amongst collectors.
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
Reference 5296 was introduced to the market in 2005 and pays tribute to the firm's celebrated Calatrava model from the 1930s. Available in white or pink gold only, the case features a classic round shape and stands out by its large size. The dial design was inspired by a late 1930's historical "Calatrava" wristwatch, on display at the Patek Philippe museum in Geneva.
With it's modern take on a timeless design, the reference 5296 has become a classic amongst collectors.