Patek Philippe - TOKI: Watch Auction Hong Kong Friday, November 22, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2013
    Reference No: 5077P-097
    Movement No: 5’733’023
    Case No: 4’540’208
    Model Name: Kimono
    Material: Platinum
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240, 27 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Platinum Patek Philippe pin buckle
    Dimensions: 38mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 10th October 2013, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Enameling requires extreme precision, endurance, and patience, as the substance itself is incredibly challenging to work with. Based on silica sand, enamel is transparent and colored with metal oxides crushed into fine powder, which is then mixed with water to create a paste. After being applied to the surface and dried, the piece is placed in a kiln and heated to extremely high temperatures exceeding 800°C. Any slight imperfection that develops during the heating process necessitates starting over, as the skilled enameller must achieve perfection before the dial can be encased in a Patek Philippe case.

    The kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, has been a well-preserved cultural symbol since the Heian period (794-1192). As the techniques for making kimonos evolved, it grew into an art form, becoming more valuable and often handed down as family heirlooms. The dial of this timepiece beautifully illustrates vibrant blue and red flowers reminiscent of cherry blossoms (Sakura). This scenic depiction is perfect for those wearing kimonos during Spring Hanami, the Japanese tradition of enjoying the fleeting beauty of flowers.

    To the best of our knowledge, only four pieces were made for this iteration, and the present piece is the first example to appear in the auction market. Having been kept in the collection of its original owner since 2013, it is preserved in unworn condition. With a stunning presence on the wrist, it offers a rare opportunity for lovers and collectors of enamel timepieces to acquire an attractive and exceedingly rare example crafted for this significant Japanese tradition.

  • 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 of the Original Owner

Σ65

Ref. 5077P-097
An unworn and rare platinum wristwatch with cloisonné enamel “Japanese floral kimono” dial, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2013
38mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$600,000 - 1,000,000 
€70,000-117,000
$76,900-128,000

Sold for HK$698,500

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