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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5004P-022
An extremely rare and collector worthy platinum split-second chronograph wristwatch with moonphases, 24-hour indication, leap year cycle indication, additional caseback and certificate of origin
Full-Cataloguing
The ref. 5004 featured the last Lemania-based caliber, the CH 27-70 Q, adding to its historical importance. Crafting such a complex timepiece demanded exceptional skill and time, resulting in a limited production of approximately 12 pieces annually. After a 16-year run, it was succeeded by the reference 5204 in 2012, which introduced an in-house movement.
Due to its complexity and exclusivity, the ref. 5004 was offered as an application piece, making it one of Patek's most elusive models. The example presented here is an early platinum variant from 1999, distinguished by its rare semi-glossy black dial with Arabic numerals, further confirmed on the Certificate of Origin, adding to its desirability.
Offered in excellent condition with its original Certificate of Origin and Extract from the Archives, this ref. 5004P represents a rare opportunity for discerning collectors to acquire one of Patek Philippe's most sought-after complicated timepieces.
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.