Lot Essay
Reference 5038 is part of a limited series of 500 examples manufactured in white gold only. Launched in 1996, the production ceased in 1997.
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SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5038G, MOVEMENT NO. 775'924, CASE NO. 4'004'848, MANUFACTURED IN 1996
Details
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, LEAP YEAR, 24 HOUR INDICATION, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5038G, MOVEMENT NO. 775'924, CASE NO. 4'004'848, MANUFACTURED IN 1996
MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 240Q, Geneva seal, 27 jewels
DIAL: Black, white Roman numerals, three subsidiary dials for day combined with 24 hour indication, month combined with leap year indication and date combined with moon phases
CASE: 18k white gold, beaded bezel, glazed display snap on back
STRAP/BUCKLE: Patek Philippe crocodile strap, 18k white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
ACCOMPANIED BY: Patek Philippe undated Certificate of Origin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and white painted Roman numerals in 1996 and its subsequent sale on 19 December 1996.
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5038G, MOVEMENT NO. 775'924, CASE NO. 4'004'848, MANUFACTURED IN 1996
MOVEMENT: Automatic, Cal. 240Q, Geneva seal, 27 jewels
DIAL: Black, white Roman numerals, three subsidiary dials for day combined with 24 hour indication, month combined with leap year indication and date combined with moon phases
CASE: 18k white gold, beaded bezel, glazed display snap on back
STRAP/BUCKLE: Patek Philippe crocodile strap, 18k white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp
ACCOMPANIED BY: Patek Philippe undated Certificate of Origin, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and white painted Roman numerals in 1996 and its subsequent sale on 19 December 1996.
Special Notice
> Some watches are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.
> Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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