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Patek Philippe. A Platinum Automatic Tonneau-shaped Annual Calendar Wristwatch Moon Phases and Diamond-set Numerals

Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5135P, Movement No. 3'426'533, Case No. 4'365'608, Manufactured in 2007

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Patek Philippe. A Platinum Automatic Tonneau-shaped Annual Calendar Wristwatch Moon Phases and Diamond-set Numerals
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 5135P, Movement No. 3'426'533, Case No. 4'365'608, Manufactured in 2007
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 324 S QA LU 24H
Dial: Grey, baton and diamond-set numerals, three windows, moon phases
Case: Platinum tonneau-shaped, diamond-set between the lugs at 6 o'clock, sapphire crystal display screw back, 38mm width & 51mm overall length
Strap/Buckle: Patek Philippe crocodile strap, Patek Philippe platinum buckle
Accompanied By: Setting pin, a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on April 30th, 2007, a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated July 14th, 2007, product literature, a Patek Philippe leather envelope, a Patek Philippe presentation slipcase, a Patek Philippe presentation box, outer packaging and tie-tag

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Lot Essay

Of the four colors of 5135s produced, the platinum examples were made for the shortest amount of time only from 2006 until 2011. This example remains factory sealed and has never been worn.

The "Gondolo Calendario" reference 5135 was introduced to the market in 2004, the distinctive and elegant case shape paying tribute to Patek Philippe's watches from the Art Deco period, underlining the continuous popularity of this celebrated epoch. Today, collectors agree that the discontinued case of the 5135 is one of the modern marvels of the art of casemaking. In time, it is believed that the 5135 may become the 5020 of another era in its rarity of production and overall aesthetic appeal.

The model is fitted with the automatic caliber 324, incorporating the patented annual calendar function, a proprietary Patek Philippe development introduced in 1996 in the first wristwatch that automatically advances the month, day and date, and only requires a manual correction once a year on March 1.

For a discussion and addition images of the reference 5135, see Patek Philippe: Cult Object and Investment, p. 200-201.

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