PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5038G-013, A UNIQUE AND FINE 18K WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH LEAP YEAR INDICATOR AND MOON PHASES, DOUBLE SEALED, COMMISIONED BY MICHAEL OVITZ

Patek Philippe reference 5038 Perpetual Calendar in white gold with blue “Ovitz” dial, piece unique.

Rarely does one have the opportunity to acquire a piece unique, let alone a piece unique by Patek Philippe. Made upon special request by Mr. Michael Ovitz, a renowned Patek Philippe collector and Hollywood talent agent, this piece unique is a testament to the relationship Mr. Ovitz had with the brand over the course of many years. Mr. Ovitz had a particular appreciation for complicated watches and Breguet numerals, selecting references which spoke to him and requesting a particular dial color and configuration for each.

The present lot, Patek Philippe reference 5038 in white gold with blue dial and applied Breguet numerals is a masterpiece of Swiss watchmaking. This automatic perpetual calendar with leap year indicator is double sealed from the factory and complete with its original certificate. Considered grails by collectors, Ovitz dial watches are captivating, inspiring, and historically important.

To the best of our knowledge, the present timepiece is fresh to market.