Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with ruthenium-grey dial, applied rose gold indexes in 2001 and its subsequent sale on 25 January 2001.
Reference 5100, the firm's first model featuring a ten day power reserve, was launched in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium.
A total of 3,000 pieces was made including 1,500 examples in yellow gold, 750 in pink gold, 450 in white gold and 300 in platinum, the latter with a flawless Top Wesselton diamond set between the lugs at 6 o'clock. Reference 5100 is an exclusive, limited edition; the tools for producing the cases will never be used again.
Reference 5100, the firm's first model featuring a ten day power reserve, was launched in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium.
A total of 3,000 pieces was made including 1,500 examples in yellow gold, 750 in pink gold, 450 in white gold and 300 in platinum, the latter with a flawless Top Wesselton diamond set between the lugs at 6 o'clock. Reference 5100 is an exclusive, limited edition; the tools for producing the cases will never be used again.