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Patek Philippe

Ref. 5038G

A rare and distinctive limited edition white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year, 24-hour indication, Roman numerals, hobnail bezel, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 500 pieces

Estimate
HK$200,000–400,000
€21,700–43,400
$25,600–51,300
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Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
1996
Reference No
5038G
Movement No
775’997
Case No
4’004’942
Material
18K white gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 240Q, 27 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
Dimensions
36mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, limited edition certificate, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with a copy of Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1996 and its subsequent date of sale on 10 January 1997.
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Good To Know:
- Limited to 500 pieces
- Produced exclusively in white gold and never revisited
- With Certificate of Origin, presentation box and copy of Extract from the Archives

Released as a limited edition of just 500 pieces, the Patek Philippe ref. 5038 in white gold is a perpetual calendar wristwatch of quiet distinction. Beneath its elegant exterior beats the maison's innovative self-winding cal. 240 Q, whose micro-rotor enables an exceptionally slim profile—a remarkable feat for a complication of this complexity.

Launched in 1996, the ref. 5038 draws directly from this lineage. Its case proportions and movement architecture echo the revered ref. 3940, yet it asserts a distinct identity through a hobnail (Clous de Paris) bezel and a striking black lacquered dial adorned with white painted Roman numerals—an elegant departure from its predecessor's more restrained aesthetic.

Produced exclusively in white gold and never revisited, it occupies a unique place in the collection. The present example, preserved in excellent overall condition and accompanied by its Certificate of Origin and presentation box, offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and handsome perpetual calendar from the Geneva manufacture.

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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