Patek Philippe
Reference 5013R | A pink gold minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date, moon phases and leap year indication | Circa 2000
Auction Closed
May 10, 02:36 PM GMT
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: opaline-white dial, applied pink gold Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds with moon phases, 3 apertures for day, month and leap year indication, retrograde date
Calibre: cal. R29 PS-QR nickel lever movement with the Geneva seal, 39 jewels, Gyromax balance, 22k mini rotor, minute repeating on two gongs
Movement number: 1'908'039
Case: 18k pink gold tonneau-shaped case, minute repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display snap on back
Case number: 2'928'002
Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 35 x 46 mm (width x length including lugs)
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1998 and sale on November 17, 2000, setting pin and presentation box 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.
The Patek Philippe reference 5013R was introduced in 1992 as Patek Philippe’s first automatic wristwatch combining a perpetual calendar with a retrograde date and a minute repeater. It remained in production until 2010.
The 5013R represents one of the most desirable iterations of the reference, pairing exceptional rarity with the superior acoustic qualities of rose gold, widely regarded as an ideal metal for minute repeater resonance. As most examples were produced in platinum or yellow gold, rose gold variants are particularly sought after by collectors.
Housed in an elegant tonneau-shaped case, the watch is distinguished by its refined dial architecture, where the retrograde date display adds both dynamism and balance to the overall composition. At its heart lies the calibre R 27 PS QR, the maison’s first automatic minute repeater. Its 22k gold micro-rotor preserves a slim profile while powering a mechanism composed of 515 finely crafted components. As with all Patek Philippe minute repeaters, each example is individually hand tuned, ensuring a unique and exceptional acoustic signature.
A remarkable synthesis of technical mastery and refined aesthetics, the reference stands as a discreet yet powerful expression of Patek Philippe’s grand complication expertise, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a truly exceptional timepiece.