Lot Essay
The present model was made in a limited edition of 100 examples in pink gold in 1994 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Patek Philippe's retailer Hausmann & Co. in Rome.
Hausmann & Co. was founded in Rome in 1794 by Ernst Hausmann, a young German clockmaker and his friend and partner Hermann Frielingsdorf. The firm is still residing in the same premises in Rome's historical centre and represents the world's most prestigious watch and clock manufacturers.
To the best of our knowledge the present ref. 5000 has never been offered in public before.
Hausmann & Co. was founded in Rome in 1794 by Ernst Hausmann, a young German clockmaker and his friend and partner Hermann Frielingsdorf. The firm is still residing in the same premises in Rome's historical centre and represents the world's most prestigious watch and clock manufacturers.
To the best of our knowledge the present ref. 5000 has never been offered in public before.