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Lot Essay
US$ 830,000-1,280,000
EUR 617,000-948,000
With Patek Philippe special presentation box, Certificate of Origin, C.O.S.C., product literature and corrector.
Reference 5002P, known as the Sky Moon Tourbillon, is the most complicated wristwatch ever produced by Patek Philippe since its founding in 1839. Regarded by many as the finest watch in existence, this extremely exclusive timepiece has a five year waiting list. As befitting a magnum opus of this technical complexity and ingenious design, only one out of the one hundred and eighty of Patek Philippe's master watchmakers is able to create this reference.
The movement comprises an auspicious 686 parts, which come together to form twelve of the most consequential horological complications - the tourbillon, perpetual calendar, moon age, leap year cycle, day of the week, month, date, fly back, minute repeater, sky chart, moon phases and orbit. The reverse dial reveals the angular progression of the stars and moon from the Northern Hemisphere and allows the wearer to observe the waxing and waning of the Earth's satellite. This timepiece undoubtedly has its place in horological history, housing the much lauded Star Calibre 2000, of such groundbreaking innovation that it was awarded six new patents. Only two of these highly desirable pieces are produced annually. This present lot is a rare opportunity to acquire Patek Philippe's most exceptional timepiece.
EUR 617,000-948,000
With Patek Philippe special presentation box, Certificate of Origin, C.O.S.C., product literature and corrector.
Reference 5002P, known as the Sky Moon Tourbillon, is the most complicated wristwatch ever produced by Patek Philippe since its founding in 1839. Regarded by many as the finest watch in existence, this extremely exclusive timepiece has a five year waiting list. As befitting a magnum opus of this technical complexity and ingenious design, only one out of the one hundred and eighty of Patek Philippe's master watchmakers is able to create this reference.
The movement comprises an auspicious 686 parts, which come together to form twelve of the most consequential horological complications - the tourbillon, perpetual calendar, moon age, leap year cycle, day of the week, month, date, fly back, minute repeater, sky chart, moon phases and orbit. The reverse dial reveals the angular progression of the stars and moon from the Northern Hemisphere and allows the wearer to observe the waxing and waning of the Earth's satellite. This timepiece undoubtedly has its place in horological history, housing the much lauded Star Calibre 2000, of such groundbreaking innovation that it was awarded six new patents. Only two of these highly desirable pieces are produced annually. This present lot is a rare opportunity to acquire Patek Philippe's most exceptional timepiece.