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Patek Philippe

Reference 5074 | A platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with cathedral gongs, moon phases, 24 hour and leap year indication, Circa 2012

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September 18, 03:00 AM GMT

Estimate

4,500,000 - 8,000,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Patek Philippe

Reference 5074

A platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with cathedral gongs, moon phases, 24 hour and leap year indication, Circa 2012

Dial: black

Calibre: cal. R 27 Q automatic, 39 jewels

Movement number: 5'000'951

Case: platinum, snap on sapphire crystal display back

Case number: 4'565'087

Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap and platinum Henri Stern buckle

Size: 42 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, additional case back, setting pin, product literature, instruction manual, leather portfolio and winding presentation box

Launched in 2002, the Patek Philippe Reference 5074 succeeded the highly acclaimed 3974, carrying forward one of the manufacture’s most prestigious grand complications. Powered by the same automatic Calibre R 27 Q, the reference represented a departure from Patek Philippe’s longstanding preference for housing complex movements in compact cases, instead presenting the mechanism within a substantial 42 mm case. Composed of no fewer than 467 individual parts, the 5074 stands as a remarkable achievement in contemporary haute horlogerie, uniting two of watchmaking’s most coveted complications: a minute repeater and a perpetual calendar.

The minute repeater is equipped with cathedral gongs, which are approximately twice the length of conventional gongs, producing a richer, more resonant, and more sonorous chime. Complementing this acoustic masterpiece is a perpetual calendar capable of automatically accounting for leap years, with its indications elegantly arranged across the dial, including a moon-phase display and a dedicated 24-hour subdial. The harmonious blend of technical sophistication and classical aesthetics makes the 5074 one of the most compelling complicated wristwatches of its era.

Produced in extremely limited quantities, yellow gold examples were available with either a silver or black dial from 2002 until 2006. Pink gold variants joined the collection in 2005, followed by a platinum version in 2009, offered presently, both of which remained part of the manufacture’s offerings thereafter. The present platinum example represents an exceptionally rare opportunity for collectors, marking only very few appearances of a platinum 5074 at auction.

百達翡麗型號5074

鉑金三問萬年曆腕錶，備大教堂音簧、月相、24小時及閏年顯示，約2012年製

附帶證書、備用錶背蓋、調校筆、腕錶文獻、說明書、皮套及自動上弦盒子

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."