Patek Philippe
Reference 5320G-011 | A white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year and day/night indication | Circa 2022
Auction Closed
November 10, 01:01 PM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: rose-gilt opaline
Calibre: cal. 324 automatic, 29 jewels
Movement number: 7'510'745
Case: 18k white gold, snap-on sapphire crystal case back
Case number: 6'551'529
Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, numbered hang tag, setting pin, 18k white gold solid case back, leather bifold, winding case 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.
First introduced in 2017, reference 5320 is truly an amalgamation of what Patek Philippe does best. Akin to a 'greatest hits' album from a band, the Geneva maison selected some of their best known or most distinctive elements when designing their brand new perpetual calendar, itself a staple of Patek Philippe.
The dial and case tastefully channel 40s and 50s Patek Philippe. The dial layout is very reminiscent of famed references, with elements taken from both the 2438 and 3450. According to Patek Philippe, the beautiful luminous syringe hands were inspired by ones fitted to luminous 1463s. Finally, the stepped and angular case is very much 3449 and 2438 flavoured.
On top of these classic details, the present watch features a gorgeous salmon coloured dial, a perfect match for a watch filled with brand heritage. All in all, reference 5320 combines one of Patek Philippe’s signature complications with a historically significant and ever relevant dial colour, within a design that calls back to some of the brand’s most coveted vintage references.