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Lot Essay
US$410,000-577,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming dates of manufacture and sale, presentation box and outer packaging.
The reference 5029 was produced in 1997 to commemorate the opening of the new Patek Philippe factory in Geneva and only 30 examples were produced - 10 each in platinum, pink and yellow gold respectively.
The subtle elegant appearance of Ref. 5029 with its gently curved case and straight screw-set lugs pays homage to the design traditions of Patek Philippe. The case of this present lot was made by the renowned case maker Jean-Pierre Hagmann, whose mark, JHP, is stamped on the inside of the hinged case back.
Calibre R 27 PS evinces the extensive research and development that has gone into the production of this traditional minute-repeating complication with a self-winding mechanism. Its construction has been carefully considered as can be seen from the offset 22k gold micro-rotor which ensures sufficient space for the minute-repeating gongs and the choice of acoustic steel used in the production of these gongs.
At Patek Philippe, more than a hundred special components are required to create a minute repeating mechanism. A great deal of attention is taken to produce the precise tone and cadence of the strike from the choice of alloy material that the components are made from to the proportional tuning between hammer and corresponding gong. This reference is lauded for its particularly clear and crisp chime within a hinged Officer's-style case.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming dates of manufacture and sale, presentation box and outer packaging.
The reference 5029 was produced in 1997 to commemorate the opening of the new Patek Philippe factory in Geneva and only 30 examples were produced - 10 each in platinum, pink and yellow gold respectively.
The subtle elegant appearance of Ref. 5029 with its gently curved case and straight screw-set lugs pays homage to the design traditions of Patek Philippe. The case of this present lot was made by the renowned case maker Jean-Pierre Hagmann, whose mark, JHP, is stamped on the inside of the hinged case back.
Calibre R 27 PS evinces the extensive research and development that has gone into the production of this traditional minute-repeating complication with a self-winding mechanism. Its construction has been carefully considered as can be seen from the offset 22k gold micro-rotor which ensures sufficient space for the minute-repeating gongs and the choice of acoustic steel used in the production of these gongs.
At Patek Philippe, more than a hundred special components are required to create a minute repeating mechanism. A great deal of attention is taken to produce the precise tone and cadence of the strike from the choice of alloy material that the components are made from to the proportional tuning between hammer and corresponding gong. This reference is lauded for its particularly clear and crisp chime within a hinged Officer's-style case.