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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5074R-001
A very rare pink gold minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, leap year indicator, original certificate and box
Full-Cataloguing
- Minute repeating perpetual calendar with moonphases and leap year indication
- Minute repeating on cathedral gongs for a longer tone
- Only 10 examples in pink gold and black dial have appeared on the market
Big, bold, and visually captivating, the reference 5074 stands as one of the most important grand complications ever crafted by Patek Philippe—a true magnet for discerning enthusiasts.
Since the early 2000s, Patek’s “50” series—including the 5070, 5016, and 5074—has defined a new era of bold design while staying true to the classic DNA of Geneva’s last family-owned manufacture. Among them, the 5074 is especially celebrated, drawing a direct lineage to the legendary ref. 3974 of 1989. Both models share a self-winding calibre with perpetual calendar and moon phases, paired with the poetry of a minute repeater. Yet, the 5074 elevates the experience further with a commanding 42mm case and cathedral gongs—crafted from a special alloy that coils one and three-quarter times around the movement—creating a resonance that lingers with remarkable depth and clarity.
First introduced in yellow gold in 2001, followed by pink gold in 2005 and finally platinum in 2009, the 5074 embodies a modern homage to the golden age of mid-20th-century grand complications. Its downturned fluted lugs, reminiscent of the iconic ref. 2499, balance vintage inspiration with technical might.
With approximately 10 examples having appeared at auction with this dial and case configuration, the present 5074R with black dial is preserved in excellent condition marks a rare opportunity to acquire one of Patek Philippe’s most impressive grande complications.
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.