Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...

Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 226

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Ref. 5075, produced in 2000.A unique set of four 18K white gold, self-winding, water-resistant ?Calatrava? gentleman's wristwatches with "cloisonné" enamel dials and 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, with box and certificate.

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C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, transparent and screwed-down case back, wide bezel, straight lugs.D. "cloisonné" polychrome enamel with four applied white gold triangular indexes. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. Cal. 240/119, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, engraved gold micro-rotor with flower motifs.Dials and movements signed.Diam. 36 mm.Each watch has a unique "cloisonné" enamel dial, as described below:E Movement No. 1909026.Brown background with purple Lotus flower and foliage.E Movement No. 1909019.Black background with red orchid flowers.E Movement No. 1909027.?Guilloché? gold background with orange and red hibiscus flowers and foliage.E Movement No. 1909010.?Guilloché? gold background with blue daisies and foliage.


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Patek Philippe launched the first special set of four ?Calatrava? wristwatches with enamel dials in 2000, produced in a limited edition of ten sets per year. The hand-painted dials ensure the uniqueness of each watch. The set for the year 2000 featured floral motifs, the upcoming set, presented at the Basel Fair of 2001, will have a bird motif on the dials.This is the first set ever to be offered for sale at auction.