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Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2023

LOT 225

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5026R, MACAU’S RETURN TO PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA LIMITED EDITION, SINGLE-SEALED, 18K PINK GOLD

HKD 120,000 - 240,000

USD 15,400 - 30,700 / CHF 13,800 - 27,600 / EUR 14,300 - 28,600

Sold: HKD 225,000

A very fine, very rare, important and limited,, self winding 18K pink gold wristwatch with Ivory dial applied pink gold Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, 20 December 1999 at 7, subsidiary seconds dial at 5, and transparent caseback . Made in a limited edition in 30 examples in pink gold in 1999 to commemorate the Handover of Macau to the People’s Republic of China.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe

Model Macau’s Return to People’s Republic of China Limited Edition

Reference  5026R

Year Sold in Dec 20th, 1999

Movement No. 3150598

Case No. 4035885

Bracelet leather strap with PP 18K pink gold buckle

Caliber 240/151

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories PP fitted box (fair condition), certificate dated 20 Dec 1999, instruction booklets

Notes

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5026R is a limited edition made in 18K pink gold to commemorate Macau’s return and only 30 pieces were produced. The watch was purchased by a collector on December 20, 1999, the day Macau returned to China, and the original certificate confirms this.

This commemorative edition boasts a distinctive unique dial, featuring a small logo with the letters «20 December 1999» at the 7 o’clock position. This serves as a tribute to the historic day of Macau’s return and adds a unique touch to the watch’s overall design. The inclusion of this special designs sets this limited-edition timepiece apart and makes it a true collector’s item. This example is extremely rare in the market and is in pristine single sealed condition, with the original certificate and Patek Philippe box.