Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV Hong Kong Friday, May 27, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2001
    Reference No: 5150G
    Movement No: 3’235’260
    Case No: 4’171’480
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 315 S QA LU, 35 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 37mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Attestation stamped by retailer Tiffany & Co., commemorative silver coins, setting pin, slipcase, hang tags, fitted presentation box and Tiffany & Co. outer packaging. Further delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture in 2001 and its subsequent date of sale on 30th October 2001.

  • Catalogue Essay

    To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the remarkable relationship, Patek Philippe released the exemplary annual calendar reference 5150 in 2001. Inspired by round pocket watch with bassine-style case worn by officers of superior rank during WW1, the ref.5150 officer-style case with an unusual Louis XV style crown with elegant curves boost a subtle air of nostalgia.

    Unique to this reference, it features an aesthetic exception amongst the firm’s traditional annual calendar design. Under the creative involvement of Thierry Stern, the month is indicated as a numeral rather than the usual text form for the very first time. Graced with an oversized T (the wordmark of the retailer) at 12 o’clock and Tiffany & Co. signature sitting underneath the moon phases, the 5150 were made in a limited edition of 150 examples each in yellow, white and pink gold. Furthermore, the caseback is immaculately engraved with the façade of the original workshop in Geneva shared by the two during the 1860s. Offered in a well-preserved condition, the present 5150T in white gold is accompanied by its full set of accessories from the retailer.

  • 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. 5150G
A rare and fine white gold annual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, center seconds, Certificate of Origin, commemorative silver coins and presentation boxes, made in a limited edition of 150 pieces to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co., retailed by Tiffany & Co.

2001
37mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$235,000 - 390,000 
€29,900-49,700
$30,100-50,000

Sold for HK$630,000

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia 
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV

Hong Kong Auction 27 - 28 May 2022