Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2017
    Reference No: 5227G-010
    Movement No: 7’093’707
    Case No: 6’207’769
    Model Name: Calatrava
    Material: 18k white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 324 S C, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 39mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Coppo Gian Piero Italy dated 14th December 2017, leather folio, instruction manual, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Calatrava model has long been the cornerstone of Patek Philippe's collection of time-only wristwatches. It made its debut in 1932 with the legendary reference 96 and has since undergone continuous upgrades and modernizations. In 2013, Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5227, which featured a 39mm diameter case and housed the automatic 324 SC caliber with center seconds and a date function. This reference is still available today and offered in 18K yellow, white, and pink gold options.

    The present watch showcases an elegant white gold case adorned with a striking black lacquered dial. The case design follows the classic Calatrava aesthetic but incorporates an innovative hinged caseback reminiscent of the officer's style case. Patek Philippe invested two years in developing this hidden hinged back, which seamlessly integrates into the case, allowing collectors to admire the meticulously finished movement within. Notably, with early examples engraved "Patek Philippe" inside the caseback, later examples like this watch are left blank, providing owners with the option to personalize the watch themselves. In “like-new” overall condition, the watch is further complete with all its accompanying accessories.

  • 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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Property from the Original Owner

Σ889

Ref. 5227G-010
A “like-new”, fine and attractive white gold wristwatch with center seconds, date, black lacquered dial, hinged caseback, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2017
39mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 240,000 
€19,200-28,800
$20,500-30,800

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Head of Sale, Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024