From an Important Asian Collector ∑
855. Patek Philippe An extremely fne and very rare pink gold perpetual calendar split-second chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication, 24 hours indication, second case back, Certifcat and box 百達翡麗，型號5004R，極度精細和十分罕有，18K玫瑰金腕錶，配萬年曆、 追針計時功能、 閏年和月相顯示，約1997年製。附錶盒和原裝證書
Manufacturer Year
Patek Philippe Circa 1997
Reference No. Movement No. Case No. Material Calibre
5004R 879’653 4’007’839 18K pink gold Manual, cal. CHR 27-70 Q, 28 jewels, stamped with the Geneva seal Bracelet/Strap Patek Philippe leather strap Clasp/Buckle 18K pink gold Patek Philippe ofcier-style pin buckle Dimensions 36.5mm diameter Signed Case, dial, movement, strap and buckle signed Estimate
HKD 1,200,000-2,000,000 USD 150,000-250,000 Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certifcat d'Origine stamped by Hong Kong retailer Cortina Watch Centre PTE LTD and code-dated October 1997, second solid case back, setting pin, product literature, numbered envelope, leather wallet, ftted wooden presentation box and outer packaging. Further delivered with Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present watch in opaline dial and rose gold arabic numerals in 2007 and its subsequent sale on October 6th, 2007.
One of the great classics of modern Patek Philippe production, reference 5004 was issued between 1994 and 2010. It is the frst Patek Philippe serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases - a set of complications rooted in the history of the brand, the frst model made in series being reference 1518 launched in 1941 - with the additional splitsecond complication.
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Together with reference 5070, it is the last Patek Philippe model to employ an outsourced, Nouvelle Lemania based calibre. The aesthetics of the watch are based on reference 3970 (itself based on the iconic ref. 2499), with subtle diferences: the dial features Arabic numerals instead of the baton ones usually found on ref. 3970; the case is thicker and 0.8 mm larger, granting it a much more important wrist presence, while still remaining very elegant and understated. Practically, the presence of the 24 hours and leap year cycle indications - already seen on its non-split inspiration - are enormously useful when it comes to setting the watch, and result a more intricate, but never encumbering, dial design. The present example is a highly attractive and collectible specimen for a number of reasons. The close to as-new condition and the presence of its original sale kit are already highly appreciated features, but the fact that this example is in rose gold makes it a true gem. The model was serially produced in the three golds and platinum, plus one titanium example and a number of stainless steel pieces made with the last calibre available. Out of the four “standard” materials, pink gold appears to be one of the most scarce, with a total production estimated at around 200 example. Furthermore, this is one of the earliest specimes ever produced, belonging to the frst batch of movement (nos 879’500 to 879’999).
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