Important Collectors Wristwatches, Po...
Geneva, Nov 14, 2009
LOT 361
Ref. 5029 Commemorative Minute-Repeating Chronometer Patek Philippe, Genève, "Officier Répétitions Minutes," movement No. 1904098, case No. 4046663, Ref. 5029 J. Made in a limited edition of 10 examples in 1997 to commemorate the inauguration of the new Patek Philippe manufactory in Geneva. Sold September 25th, 1998. Very fine and extremely rare, minute-repeating, self-winding, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a special presentation winding box and the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 300,000 - 400,000
USD 300,000 - 400,000 / EUR 200,000 - 270,000
C. Four-body, solid, polished, hinged case back over transparent cover to view the movement, protected winding crown, gold screwed bars, sapphire crystals. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold Breguet hands. M. Cal. R 27 PS, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 39 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, free-sprung, selfcompensating flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 1 |
As new |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
The Officer's-style case of Patek Philippe's earliest wristwatches has remained a classic since 1915. Collectors appreciate the solid workmanship of traditional pocket watches, retained here in the knurled crown, hinged back-cover and round case. The cover hinges on lugs protecting the crown and providing a visual balance to the slide-piece for the repeater at 9. This special model was produced in 1997 for the inauguration of Patek Philippe's new watch-making center in Geneva. It was produced as follows: - 10 examples in 18K yellow gold with champagne dial, - 10 examples in 18K pink gold with opaline silver dial, including one with a gold dial made especially for an important Patek Philippe customer, - 10 examples in platinum with a black dial.
To the best of our knowledge, only 4 Ref 5029 in yellow gold with Breguet numerals are known among the 10 produced.