Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII Hong Kong Friday, November 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2004
    Reference No: 5134P-010
    Movement No: 3’080’175
    Case No: 4’255’186
    Model Name: Calatrava Travel Time, Gübelin 150th Anniversary
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 215 PS FUS, 18 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 37mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Gübelin and confirms the present timepiece’s date of purchase on 1st August 2012, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the relationship between Patek Philippe and one of their most prestigious retailer, Gübelin, a special edition of the ref. 5134 were released in 2004. Evidently, the retailer’s signature is proudly positioned in parallel with the Patek Philippe designation on the dial. A total of four variants were also made, with 40 examples in platinum, 50 examples in yellow gold and 45 pieces in pink and white gold. A celebration of two powerhouses, Patek Philippe is known to only design special anniversary pieces for a handful of its trusted retail partners and notably, Gübelin is one of Switzerland’s oldest and most esteemed retailers founded in 1854.

    This platinum variant dressed in black is superbly elegant, the silver print and the subtle finishing on the dial matches perfectly with its white gold hour markers and silvered second-time-zone hand. Turning the watch over, the caseback once again celebrates the retailer’s heritage by proudly presenting “GÜBELIN 1854 - 2004" that encircles the Patek Philippe in-house movement.

    Presented in excellent overall condition and accompanied by its original Gübelin accessories, this platinum Calatrava Travel offers a fantastic opportunity for collectors to own such a rare and elegant timepiece.

  • 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 an Important Asian Collector

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Ref. 5134P-010
A fine and rare limited edition platinum dual-time wristwatch with 24-hour indication, small seconds, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, one of a limited edition of 40 pieces, made in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Gübelin

Circa 2004
37mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$240,000 - 400,000 
€29,100-48,400
$30,800-51,300

Sold for HK$355,600

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023