Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: 2015 Reference No: 5496P-011 Movement No: 5'892'732 Case No: 6'049'175 Material: Platinum Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 S QR, 30 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Alligator Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 39.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated December 18, 2015, additional caseback, hang tag, setting pin, slip case, presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
An incredibly important watch within the realm of Patek Philippe, the present reference 5496 in platinum is the first of its kind to ever appear at auction. It is not only cased in platinum, but also features a beautiful blue dial adorned with a Breguet numerals, which is confirmed by the Certificate of Origin. These "special order" and most probably unique pieces were only granted to Patek Philippe's most trusted and exclusive clientele. To date, this watch is the only known platinum reference 5496P-011 with the present dial configuration "011" to appear in the public sphere. Fresh to the auction market, it was only unsealed on August, 16 2023 in front of Phillips' in-house counsel for the purpose of shipping the timepiece. It is furthermore offered as a "full set" and is accompanied by its Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated December 18, 2015, additional caseback, hang tag, slip case, presentation box and outer packaging.
Patek Philippe created its very first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925, and has never stopped innovating since. With the launch of its very first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, reference 1518, and serially produced perpetual calendar, reference 1526, the brand has stepped into the modern era of watchmaking by producing contemporary versions like no other. Patek Philippe created its very first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925, and has never stopped innovating since. With the launch of its very first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, reference 1518, and serially produced perpetual calendar, reference 1526, the brand has stepped into the modern era of watchmaking by producing contemporary versions like no other.
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.
Ref. 5496P-011 A most probably unique platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with blue dial, Breguet numerals, additional caseback, certificate of origin and presentation box
2015 39.5mm Diameter Case, dial, movement and clasp signed