Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2011
    Reference No: 5170J-001
    Movement No: 5’532’807
    Case No: 4’517’403
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. CH 29-535 PS AIG.1, 33 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 39.4mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Zong Chong Watch Co., Ltd. and dated 4th July 2011, hang tag, factory service box, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Launched in 2010, the reference 5170 is an important model which houses Patek Philippe’s first entirely in-house simple chronograph movement, proudly stamped with the Patek Philippe Seal. It replaces the 12-year production run of the reference 5070 in Patek Philippe’s catalogue, and was later succeeded by the reference 5172.

    The present yellow gold specimen represents the first model and iteration of the reference, characterised by the opaline dial with applied baton hour markers and Roman numerals for 12 and 6 o’clock. Variants in pink gold, white gold and platinum were subsequently released after the present reference was discontinued in 2013.

    Powered by manual calibre CH 29-535 PS, the first movement in Patek Philippe's history to bear the Patek Philippe Seal, its technical finesse and reliability cannot be understated. Research and development alone took five years, and the result is beautifully displayed through the sapphire case back.

    Offered in single-sealed packaging, the present example is preserved in unworn condition, with an attractive layer of patina visible on the case and buckle. It is further accompanied by its complete set of accessories, marking a rare opportunity to collect this superb discontinued reference.

  • 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. 5170J-001
A fine and rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with pulsation scale, Certificate of Origin and presentation box, single-sealed

Circa 2011
39.4mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$240,000 - 400,000 
€28,300-47,200
$30,800-51,300

Sold for HK$330,200

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024