Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012

LOT 232

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5100 ?10 DAYS? YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, "10 Days," movement No. 3203037, case No. 4123812, Ref. 5100J. Made in 2000 in a limited edition of 1500 pieces to celebrate the new millennium. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Very fine, rectangular lozenge-shaped, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with 10-day power-reserve. Accompanied by the, "Bulletin de Marche du Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres," a solid silver medal to mark the third millennium inlaid in a plexiglass plate, Certificate of Origin stamped by retailer, limited edition Attestation and year 2000 booklet.

HKD 250,000 - 350,000

USD 30,000 - 45,000 / EUR 25,000 - 35,000

Sold: HKD 312,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with 4 screws, protected winding crown, sapphire crystals. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at 6, 10 day power-reserve indication at 12. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 28-20/220, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 29 jewels, 9 of them in 18K gold chatons, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung fl at balance spring, double barrel. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 34 x 46 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 1*

As new

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

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Launched in a limited edition to celebrate the new Millenium the Ref.5100 is Patek Philippe's fi rst 10-day movement. The case design was based on the 1950s Ref.2556, which itself was based on the graceful shape of the Manta Ray fi sh. The series was available as follows: Yellow gold with silvered dial, 1500 examples; Rose gold with anthracite dial, 750 examples; White gold with blue dial, 450 examples; Platinum with black dial, 300 examples