Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 318

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Wempe, Ref. 5125. Produced in a limitededition of 100 examples in 2003 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Wempe.Very fine and very rare, astronomic, centerseconds,self-winding, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's wristwatchwith semi-instantaneous digital triple date annual calendar,moon phases and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompaniedby a special fitted box, extra transparent case back, commemorativesterling silver coin, setting pin and certificate.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, case back engraved "PatekPhilippe -125 Jahre Wempe", protected winding-crown, concave lugs,sapphire crystal. D. black with applied white gold bâton indexes, auxiliarydial for the 24 hours, apertures for the date, the days of the week, the monthsand the moon phases. White gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 315-203,stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes"decoration, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balanceadjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensatingfree-sprung flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor. Dial, case andmovement signed. Dial also signed "Wempe". Diam. 35 mm.318