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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2008
    Reference No: 4955G-001
    Movement No: 1’973’389
    Case No: 4’084’878
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Quartz, cal. E-15, 6 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 165mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Patek Philippe concealed security clasp
    Dimensions: 22mm width, overall length 165mm
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Nine-Two Smoking Watch Co. Ltd. Taiwan and dated 28th February 2008, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, pouch, associated presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Jewellery watches since 19th century proved to be a powerful link between the world of fashion and watchmaking. While world travel grew in popularity amongst the aristocrats and high society, the demands of extraordinary designs skyrocketed altogether. From bedazzling pieces with precious stones, taking inspiration from exotic animals or botanic references, manufactures like Cartier, Patek Philippe, Piaget and Van Cleef & Arpels started to unleash their creativity to satisfy the needs of their clienteles. Not only dress to impress, practicality and versatility were also injected into the new era of jewellery pieces.

    The Patek Philippe ref. 4955 from the late 90s certainly fall into this category. Embellish with floral motifs throughout as a bangle and a watch at the same time, the model was available in white and yellow gold or with the addition of diamond set details. Hiding in plain sight, a gentle push of a petite pusher reveals an elegant watch dial. While the present example is fitted with a black dial with white Roman numeral indexes, the option of white dials were also seen mostly with the yellow gold version of the ref. 4955. Perfect for a black tie event or even paired with a leather jacket, the present ref. 4955G-001 is truly a statement piece with a heft. For those who like to be daring and bold, this rare piece is for you.

  • 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. 4955G-001
A rare and unusual white gold wristwatch with concealed dial, integrated baroque-style bracelet and Certificate of Origin

Circa 2008
22mm width, overall length 165mm
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$150,000 - 250,000 
€18,200-30,300
$19,200-32,100

Sold for HK$190,500

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023