The reference 5105 was launched in 2006 in a limited edition of 100 pieces to celebrate the reopening of Patek Philippe’s historic salon in the heart of Geneva after its renovation.

Acquired by Patek Philippe in 1891, the building on Rue du Rhône underwent a complete renovation by renowned architect Jacques-Elisée Goss (1839-1921). In 1907-1908, a fifth floor was added, a project led by Henri Goss, the son of the original architect. The last major renovation of this historic building was completed in 1996, with the stately Salon Napoleon III meticulously restored to reflect its original style.

The reference 5105 features a 46mm streamlined curved Art Deco case and a two-tone dial, serving as a superb tribute to Patek Philippe’s ref. 492 from the 1930s. The movement within is a vintage 9'''90, manufactured in 1959, which, according to legend, was discovered in an old wooden chest before the watchmaking department relocated to Plan-les-Ouates in 1996.

Fresh-to-the-market, only 16 pieces of this reference are known to have appeared at auction to date, and the present example is offered in brand new, single-factory-sealed condition with all the accompanying accessories. Extremely rare and significant to the history of the Patek Philippe salon, the tooling used for manufacturing this case shape has been discarded, ensuring that Patek Philippe will never replicate this design again.