Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 120

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "10 Jours", No. 3201606, Ref. 5100. Pro-duced in a limited edition to cele-brate the year 2000.Fine water-resistant, rectangular lozenge, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 10-day power reserve with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by original box and certificate.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 26,000 - 33,000

Sold: CHF 41,400

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with screws, manta-ray-shaped, concave and stepped bezel, inser-ted winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. navy blue with ap-plied white gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial at 6, up-and-down indication below the 12. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. Cal. 28-20/220, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" deco-ration, 29 jewels, 9 of which in 18K gold chaton settings, straight line lever escpement, double barrel, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-ab-sorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 34 x 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

Ref. 5100This watch has an entirely new Patek Philippe movement with 10-day power reserve, a first in the history of watchmaking. It was produced in 3000 examples only: 1500 in yellow gold, 750 in pink gold, 450 in white gold and 300 in platinum, with a flawless Top Wessleton diamond set between the lugs at 6 o'clock. To guarantee the exclusivity of the limited edition Ref. 5100, the case production tools will never be used again.