Important Watches: Part I

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Patek Philippe

Celestial, Ref. 5102G White gold astronomical wristwatch with sky chart, phases and orbit of the moon including time of meridian passage of sirius and the moon Made in 2003

VAT applies to hammer price and buyer's premium

Auction Closed

November 10, 02:59 PM GMT

Estimate

120,000 - 180,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

Celestial, Ref. 5102G

White gold astronomical wristwatch with sky chart, phases and orbit of the moon including time of meridian passage of sirius and the moon

Made in 2003

Dial: blue

Calibre: cal. 240/165 automatic, 45 jewels

Movement number: 3'328'046

Case: 18k white gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display back

Case number: 4'214'485

Closure: Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k white gold buckle

Dimensions: 43 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation case with outer packaging and Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on April 24th, 2003

The Patek Philippe reference 5102 represents a ground breaking complication. First launched in the year 2002, the watch took the horological world by storm with its very unique dial configuration that represents the nocturnal sky of the Northern Hemisphere and illustrates the angular motion of the stars and moon as well as the progression of the phases of the moon. This Celestial wristwatch was a direct result of the research and development that went into making the magnificent Star Caliber 2000 pocket watch.