Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2001
    Reference No: 5100J-001
    Movement No: 3’202’789
    Case No: 4’123’542
    Model Name: ‘Manta Ray’
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 28-20 REC 10J PS IRM, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 46mm length x 34mm width
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by blank Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin date-coded January 2001, Attestation Certificate, Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres, instruction manual, silver medallion with display stand, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Manually wound, the ref. 5100 is a time-only piece with a ten-day power reserve. Back in 2000, this was a remarkable achievement, as the typical power reserve for most watches is about 36 to 48 hours. The four beautifully decorated bridges of the movement are visible through the sapphire crystal, which is furthermore chronometer certified.

    Sold to the original owner in circa 2001, the present ref. 5100J-001 is the 125th yellow gold example known to the market and is further accompanied by its original accessories. Borrowing timeless design cues from the past, this example is preserved in excellent overall condition and will certainly be a great addition to any collection.

  • 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. 5100J-001
A very fine and rare yellow gold rectangular-shaped wristwatch with small seconds, 10-day power reserve indicator, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 1500 pieces, made to commemorate the New Millennium

Circa 2001
46mm length x 34mm width
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 240,000 
€13,900-27,800
$15,400-30,800

Sold for HK$215,900

Contact Specialist

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

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023