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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5004P-022
An exceptional and highly desirable platinum perpetual calendar split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with black dial, moon phase, leap year, 24-hour indication, certificate of origin, additional solid caseback, hang tag, and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
• Fresh-to-the-market, consigned by the original owner
• Well-preserved highly sought-after model
• Complete set
One of the great classics of the modern Patek Philippe catalogue, the reference 5004 was produced between 1994 and 2010 as the brand’s first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with split-seconds complication. It was based on the historic iconic perpetual calendar chronograph models from their past, like the famed references 1518, 2499, and 3970. Together with the references 5070 and 5970, this exceptional model was the last Patek Philippe watch to employ the revered “Nouvelle Lemania”-based caliber.
The aesthetics of the present example are based on the reference 3970 with subtle differences: the dial features large Arabic numerals instead of baton markers most often found on the reference 3970; the case is thicker and 0.8 mm larger because of the split-seconds complication, granting it a more substantial wrist presence, while still remaining very elegant and understated. While the model was cased in a variety of metals (pink gold, yellow gold, white gold, and stainless steel), platinum examples are incredibly rare. In addition, this dial is confirmed by the Certificate of Origin, adding another element of collectability.
Coming from the original owner, an important collector, this fresh-to-market reference 5004P-022 in platinum is accompanied by its full suite of original accessories, including additional solid caseback and setting pin. Widely revered as one of the most desirable contemporary references by Patek Philippe, combined with the subtle luster of platinum and a rare black dial, this is an exceptional opportunity for the discerning collector.
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.