Patek Philippe - Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 Hong Kong Thursday, September 21, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 2003
    Reference No: 5085/1A-001
    Movement No: 3’168’770
    Case No: 4’232’842
    Model Name: Neptune
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240 PS IRM C LU aut., 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel integrated Patek Philippe bracelet, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 37mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Harper Jewellers, U.K. dated 25 December 2003, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, travel pouch and setting pin.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Making its debut in 1998, the Patek Philippe ref. 5085 featured a round-shaped case with examples fitted with an integrated bracelet earning its nickname the “Neptune”. While a keen eye may notice the similarities between the current reference and the famous Nautilus ref. 5712, both references are powered by the same movement cal. 240.

    - The asymmetrical dial layout features a date, moon phases, small seconds and power reserve indication. Dressed in matte black with contrasting white Arabic numerals, the appeal together with its unusual integrated stainless steel bracelet is certainly nothing short of interesting. So much so that it was only produced until 2005 with a relatively low production.

    - The present example from 2003 is offered in excellent overall condition with its Certificate of Origin and accessories for the discerning collector.

  • 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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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 5085/1A-001
An eclectic and unusual stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds, date, moon phases, power reserve indication, integrated bracelet and Certificate of Origin

2003
37mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$100,000 - 200,000 
€11,700-23,500
$12,800-25,600

Sold for HK$190,500

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Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023

21-28 September 2023