Property of an Important West Coast Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 5196P-001 Calatrava | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A platinum wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Circa 2010
Session begins in
June 15, 06:00 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 215 PS mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 3'570'836
Case: platinum, snap on case back
Case number: 4'484'828
Closure: platinum Patek Philippe buckle
Size: 37.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement signed by maker, dial signed by retailer
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation box with outer box, Tiffany & Co. outer box, Certificate of Origin dated January 13th, 2010, booklets, leather bi-fold, factory service box, and hangtag
The present configuration of the reference 5196 is one of the coveted of all modern Calatravas. Directly inspired by certain legendary examples of the reference 570 from the forties, both references contain the same two-tone sector dial with applied Breguet indexes, a design which drives connoisseurs feverish. Housed in a refined 37mm platinum case, the watch embodies the balance and simplicity for which Patek Philippe remains celebrated.
Elevating the current watch further is the sought after Tiffany & Co. retailer signature which adorns the sub-dial, a feature that greatly enhances the watch’s desirability among collectors. Double-signed Patek Philippe wristwatches retailed by Tiffany & Co. occupy a special position within the collecting community, reflecting the historic relationship between two of the world’s most prestigious luxury houses.
Combining the enduring appeal of the Calatrava design with the cult favourite two-tone Breguet sector dial, and again with the rarity of a Tiffany & Co. signature, the present example represents a highly sophisticated and immensely collectible modern Patek Philippe dress watch.