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137Σ

Patek Philippe

Ref. 5125

A fine and rare white gold limited edition annual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hours, additional case back, original certificate and fitted presentation box, made to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Wempe

Estimate
HK$240,000 - 400,000
HK$437,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
Circa 2003
Reference No
5125
Movement No
3'360'300
Case No
4'213'430
Material
18k white gold
Calibre
Automatic, 315/203, 35 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Black <em>Patek Philippe</em> crocodile leather strap
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold <em>Patek Philippe Henri Stern</em> buckle stamped PPC
Dimensions
36.5 mm. diameter
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed, case further engraved 067/125</em>
Accessories
With <em>Patek Philippe</em> Certificate of Origin dated 9 September 2003 confirming that the watch was produced to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Wempe and the exceptional relationship between Patek Philippe and Wempe. Furthermore delivered with <em>Patek Philippe</em> additional case back, setting pin, instruction manual, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Introduced as a limited edition for the 125th anniversary between Patek Philippe and its German retailer, Wempe, the present watch cased in white gold is numbered 067 out of 125 pieces made. The design is inspired by some of the firm's greatest vintage perpetual calendar models.

The reference 5125 was manufactured in 475 pieces in total, which breaks down to 125 in yellow gold, 125 in pink gold and 125 in white gold, and only 100 pieces in platinum.

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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