Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO Hong Kong Monday, May 30, 2016 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2003
    Reference No: 5115
    Movement No: 3'237'856
    Case No: 4'238'371
    Material: 18k yellow gold
    Calibre: Mechanical, 215, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Black crocodile leather strap
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe Henri Stern buckle
    Dimensions: 35 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement
    Accessories: With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with cream enamel dial and black Roman numerals in 2003 and its subsequent sale on 7 July 2003.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Reference 5115 was introduced to the market in 2000 and is now discontinued after a few years of production. The present watch features all classic Patek Philippe’s elements including a white enamel dial, Roman numerals and hobnail bezel.
    Fresh to the market and presented in excellent condition, the present watch is a very classic and elegant example of Patek Philippe’s timepieces. According to our research, less than 20 examples have been seen on the market thus far.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 5115
A fine yellow gold wristwatch with enamel dial

2003
35 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement

Estimate
HK$70,000 - 90,000 

Sold for HK$87,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO

Hong Kong Auction 31 May 2016