Patek Philippe
Reference 5050J | A yellow gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date, moon phases, and leap year indication, Circa 1994
Auction Closed
December 8, 10:03 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 315S QR automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 1'957'004
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 2'947'088
Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation winding box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin (undated), an additional solid case back, product literature, leather bi-fold, and setting pin
The Patek Philippe reference 5050 was the brands first retrograde perpetual calendar made in series, and the first perpetual calendar since the legendary 2497 and 2438 to feature center sweep seconds. Launched in yellow gold in 1993, it remained in production until 2002 whilst also being offered in pink and white gold, as well as in platinum. The dials were offered with either applied baton hour markers or Roman numerals, each featuring a moon-phase aperture at 6 o’clock. On examples with applied baton markers, such as the present lot, the word “Automatic” appears just below the moon-phase display.
Offered directly from the family of the original owner, this example remains in very good overall condition, and has not been worn in many years as evidenced by its attractive patina. It is accompanied by its original winding presentation box, Certificate of Origin, additional solid case back, booklets, and setting pin.