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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5496P-001
A “like-new", fine and rare platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date, leap year indication, moon phases, additional solid caseback, setting pin, Certificate of Origin and presentation box— single-sealed
- Estimate
- HK$320,000 - 640,000€37,500 - 75,100$41,000 - 82,100
HK$355,600
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 2012
- Reference No
- 5496P-001
- Movement No
- 5’630’419
- Case No
- 4’564’282
- Material
- Platinum
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 324 S QR, 30 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 39.5mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Zong Chong Watch Co. Ltd, Taiwan dated 13th February 2012, additional solid caseback, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, setting pin, hang tag, slip case, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
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Catalogue Essay
Inspired by the rich history of exceptional perpetual calendar watchmaking, the reference 5496P-001 draws inspiration from Patek Philippe's first retrograde perpetual calendar wristwatch from 1937. Debuted at Baselworld 2011, the 5496 features a classic round Calatrava-style case and clean design aesthetics, maximizing legibility with its horizontal aperture display for day and month indications, along with an arced retrograde date. The ref. 5496 is a delightful celebration of simplicity.
Over the years, Patek Philippe has introduced the model in various case materials and dial variations, starting with a platinum case featuring a silvered dial, followed by a honey brown dial in platinum in 2014, and finally a silvered dial with pink gold in 2015.
Fresh-to-the-market, the present example from circa 2012 is fitted with a silvered dial and is part of the very first generation of the reference. Presented in "like-new", sealed condition and accompanied by an additional solid caseback and complete accessories, this ref. 5496P-001, measuring 39.5mm, is a charming addition to any collection.
Over the years, Patek Philippe has introduced the model in various case materials and dial variations, starting with a platinum case featuring a silvered dial, followed by a honey brown dial in platinum in 2014, and finally a silvered dial with pink gold in 2015.
Fresh-to-the-market, the present example from circa 2012 is fitted with a silvered dial and is part of the very first generation of the reference. Presented in "like-new", sealed condition and accompanied by an additional solid caseback and complete accessories, this ref. 5496P-001, measuring 39.5mm, is a charming addition to any collection.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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