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Lot Essay
US$80,000-120,000
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 14 January 2010, additional case back, setting pin, product literature, instruction manual and leather wallet.
The present reference "fifty-fifty" is an incredibly appealing example distinguished by its highly unusual dial. For many collectors, this is the first time such an example is seen as this exclusif example is believed to have been manufactured for a selected few of Patek Philippe's most loyal collectors. Visually, the "unique" dial set on this watch is a look hard to beat.
One spontaneously wonders if this dial was not mounted at a later stage upon the request of its owner. This theory does not apply in this instance as the Certificate of Origin states that this reference 5050 left Patek Philippe's workshops with this ultra rare "ardoise soleil" dial blessed with the attractive Breguet numerals.
The incredible condition of the case paired with the superb looks of its ultra-rare dial render this timing instrument a piece of art for any wearer's wrist.
Discontinued in 2002, the present watch was manufactured after the reference was originally discontinued in an extremely limited number for a selected handful and very important collectors.
Reference 5050 is today a highly sought after collector's watch, a modern classic enjoying popularity both amongst scholars and aficionados for day to day wear.
Reference 5050 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 296.
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 14 January 2010, additional case back, setting pin, product literature, instruction manual and leather wallet.
The present reference "fifty-fifty" is an incredibly appealing example distinguished by its highly unusual dial. For many collectors, this is the first time such an example is seen as this exclusif example is believed to have been manufactured for a selected few of Patek Philippe's most loyal collectors. Visually, the "unique" dial set on this watch is a look hard to beat.
One spontaneously wonders if this dial was not mounted at a later stage upon the request of its owner. This theory does not apply in this instance as the Certificate of Origin states that this reference 5050 left Patek Philippe's workshops with this ultra rare "ardoise soleil" dial blessed with the attractive Breguet numerals.
The incredible condition of the case paired with the superb looks of its ultra-rare dial render this timing instrument a piece of art for any wearer's wrist.
Discontinued in 2002, the present watch was manufactured after the reference was originally discontinued in an extremely limited number for a selected handful and very important collectors.
Reference 5050 is today a highly sought after collector's watch, a modern classic enjoying popularity both amongst scholars and aficionados for day to day wear.
Reference 5050 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 296.