Patek Philippe
Reference 5059P-001 | A platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date, moon phases and leap year indication, Circa 2007
Auction Closed
December 7, 07:12 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: white
Caliber: cal. 315 S-QR automatic, 30 jewels
Movement number: 3'410'532
Case: platinum, officer's style case back to reveal the sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'353'935
Closure: platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer packaging, winding presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin dated January 4, 2007, leather bifold, operating instructions book, and booklet
In 1998, Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5059, alongside the reference 5050, as the only perpetual calendar wristwatches to feature center seconds since the ref. 2497 and 2438-1. Boasting a unique charm, the 36mm officer-style case houses an elegant white lacquered dial adorned with hand-painted black Roman numerals and a retrograde date indication.
This reference was produced in all four metals, with an estimated production run of 1200 to 1400 units before its discontinuation in 2006. It is believed that a mere 300 examples were ever produced with platinum cases, adding an extra layer of rarity and exclusivity to this distinguished timepiece. The present example, reference 5059P-001 from January 2007, is perhaps one of the last examples created before it was discontinued, making way for the new reference 5159.