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Patek Philippe
Ref. 5078P-001
An impressive, well-preserved and very rare platinum minute repeating wristwatch with small seconds, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, additional solid caseback, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- Offered by the original owner
- Less than 20 examples were offered publicly in international auctions
- Preserved in virtually unworn condition
- Accompanied by its full set fo accessories
Widely recognized as the master of chiming wristwatches, Patek Philippe has elevated the minute repeater to the pinnacle of horological art, fine-tuning the acoustic performance of each case metal, dimension and construction. Introduced in 2005, the reference 5078 captivated purists by pairing a classic 38mm case featuring fluted stepped lugs with a pristine white “Grand Feu” enamel dial adorned with slender black Roman numerals.
At the heart of the timepiece is the ultra-thin self-winding cal. R 27 PS. Comprising 342 components and measuring just 5.05mm in thickness, the movement achieves its slim profile via an off-centered 22K gold micro-rotor. Visible through the sapphire crystal display back, the micro-rotor is recessed into the movement plate, permitting an unobstructed view of the polished steel hammers and gongs as they strike the time. The reference 5078 in platinum was eventually discontinued in 2017, succeeded by white gold iterations featuring cream enamel dials and Breguet numerals.
Offered directly by its original owner, the present reference 5078P-001 from circa 2006 is preserved in hardly ever worn condition. Fewer than 20 examples of the 5078P-001 are known to have appeared publicly at international auctions, making this an extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of Patek Philippe's most refined modern chiming signatures. The lot is accompanied by its full set of accessories.
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.