Patek Philippe
Reference 5100R-001 A limited edition pink gold wristwatch with 10 days power reserve indication Circa 2000
Auction Closed
November 5, 12:07 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Reference 5100R-001
A limited edition pink gold wristwatch with 10 days power reserve indication
Circa 2000
Dial: grey
Calibre: cal. 28-20/220 manual winding, 29 jewels
Movement number: 3'202'888
Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 4'124'364
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 34 x 46 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, COSC certificate, leather bifold, 'Watches to Mark the Third Millennium' booklet, commemorative coin with stand and outer packaging and presentation case with outer packaging
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
Made to commemorate the new millennium in the year 2000, the Patek Philippe reference 5100 was produced in a special limited series of 3,000 pieces. There exist 1,500 in yellow gold, 750 in pink gold, 450 in white gold and 300 in platinum. The collection is of many unusual features, with a unique case of flared sides, it was inspired by one of the most majestic creatures in the oceans, the "Manta Ray". Mechanically, this watch features the calibre 28-20/220 which provides the maison’s first ever 10-day movement with an indicator at 12 o’clock tracking the power reserve.
The present example houses a C.O.S.C certified movement and is accompanied by its full set of accessories. The watch was formerly the property of Alan Banbery, former director of the Patek Philippe Museum.