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Patek Philippe

Ref. 5160/500G

A lavish, collectible and enchanting white gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with center seconds, moonphases, retrograde date, engraved case, engraved dial, "Officier" style case, Breguet numerals, certificate and box

Estimate
CHF70,000 - 140,000
€75,700 - 151,000
$85,800 - 172,000
CHF139,700
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
2021
Reference No
5160/500G
Movement No
7'382'349
Case No
6'404'800
Material
18k white gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 324 S QR, 30 jewels, stamped with the PP Seal
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold engraved Patek Philippe deployant clasp stamped "U/D"
Dimensions
38mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped by Riyadh retailer "First Jewelry Company LTD" and dated February 16, 2021; Rare Handcrafts Certificate, product literature, leather document holder, setting pin, bespoke presentation box with floral motif to the inside, and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Reference 5160 represents a contemporary interpretation of Patek Philippe's rich heritage, particularly drawing inspiration from its predecessors – the references 5159 and 5059.

Retaining the "Officier" style case of the previous model, reminiscent of early 20th-century watches with hinged caseback and screw-down bars, the ref. 5160 elevates the design by exquisitely hand-engraving arabesque motifs reminiscent of the Belle Époque not only to the virtual entirety of the case - an incredible detail is the engraved screw-heads of the lugs - but also to the dial and clasp.

The model was introduced in 2010 and overall crafted in yellow, pink, and white gold, with this white gold version being in production from 2016 to 2024, when it was replaced by the R version currently in the catalogue.

The intricate craftsmanship required for the case, achievable only by a select few skilled artisans, naturally results in extremely limited production of the model. Additionally, it features a distinctive detail not found in the yellow and pink gold versions: the grooves of the engravings are filled with oxidized silver powder in order to maximize the contrast of the design.

Presented in virtually "as-new" condition, the present white gold version is offered complete with all of its accessories including beyond, obviously, the Certificate and bespoke box, also the Rare Handcraft Certification and the setting pin.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839
Since 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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