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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5180/1G-010
A well-preserved and attractive white gold skeletonized wristwatch with bracelet, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• What sets this reference apart is its intricate hand-engraving. Over 130 hours are devoted to decorating nearly every surface of the movement. The volutes, arabesques, and fine lines reflect the signature of each master engraver, making every piece unique. A loupe becomes essential to fully appreciate the craftsmanship and skeletonization.
• The 18K white gold mesh polished bracelet adds both elegance and substance, while blue hands provide a subtle contrast and excellent legibility. Branding is minimal, with only the Calatrava cross at 2 o’clock as a refined nod to Patek’s heritage.
• As part of Patek Philippe’s esteemed Rare Handcrafts collection, the Ref. 5180/1G stands as a benchmark in art-driven watchmaking. It is a tribute to traditional techniques, timeless design, and the enduring value of human craftsmanship in haute horlogerie. The present example, offered in excellent condition, is a superb addition for discerning collectors seeking a piece that exemplifies both technical mastery and artistic expression.
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.