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Lot Essay
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with opaline-white dial and sword-shaped gold indexes in 2001 and its subsequent sale on September 28th of the same year.
Accompanied by an undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Attestation, Tiffany & Co. invitation and handwritten card, invoice slip dated November 15th 2001, two Tiffany & Co. product labels, Tiffany & Co. handwritten card congratulating the purchase, proof of shipment, two Tiffany & Co. letters for insurance purposes, unused Tiffany & Co. merchandise return card and envelope, two Patek Philippe sale tags, Patek Philippe Service Center tag, Patek Philippe & Tiffany & Co. booklet with silver commemorative medal in the back cover, setting pin, Patek Philippe presentation box and Tiffany & Co. & Patek Philippe Tiffany blue outer packaging.
The year 2001 marked the 150th anniversary of the historical collaboration between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. In order to commemorate such an important milestone, Mr. Philippe Stern ordered the production of a limited edition series of timepieces in the three gold colors. Only 150 pieces were made for each case metal. This was the first time a limited series was released for the American market. The importance of the partnership between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. is highlighted by the multiple nods to the American retailer present on the timepiece: not only is the Tiffany Signature is prominently featured on the dial but furthermore the numeral at twelve o’clock is a T, and the engraving to the case back bears both Patek Philippe’s and Tiffany’s names.
Fresh to market, the present specimen has to be considered a particularly exciting find because of the wealth of documents which accompanies the watch. Not only does it come with the simple Original Certificate and limited edition box, but also with an incredibly detailed plethora of extras which allows us to follow the full history of this watch. Its story begins with the invitation (and handwritten note) to the watch presentation event in New York on November 27th 2001. Obviously, the recipient was enthusiastic of the timepiece and placed an order even before the official presentation to Tiffany’s boutique in Chicago, on November 15th, as proven by the invoice slips. The timepiece was subsequently sent to the client’s address in Wisconsin on November 21st 2001. At the same time, two letters stating the value were issued for insurance purposes. It is doubtless that the present timepiece is the most complete example of this reference to ever appear on the market.
Accompanied by an undated Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Attestation, Tiffany & Co. invitation and handwritten card, invoice slip dated November 15th 2001, two Tiffany & Co. product labels, Tiffany & Co. handwritten card congratulating the purchase, proof of shipment, two Tiffany & Co. letters for insurance purposes, unused Tiffany & Co. merchandise return card and envelope, two Patek Philippe sale tags, Patek Philippe Service Center tag, Patek Philippe & Tiffany & Co. booklet with silver commemorative medal in the back cover, setting pin, Patek Philippe presentation box and Tiffany & Co. & Patek Philippe Tiffany blue outer packaging.
The year 2001 marked the 150th anniversary of the historical collaboration between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. In order to commemorate such an important milestone, Mr. Philippe Stern ordered the production of a limited edition series of timepieces in the three gold colors. Only 150 pieces were made for each case metal. This was the first time a limited series was released for the American market. The importance of the partnership between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. is highlighted by the multiple nods to the American retailer present on the timepiece: not only is the Tiffany Signature is prominently featured on the dial but furthermore the numeral at twelve o’clock is a T, and the engraving to the case back bears both Patek Philippe’s and Tiffany’s names.
Fresh to market, the present specimen has to be considered a particularly exciting find because of the wealth of documents which accompanies the watch. Not only does it come with the simple Original Certificate and limited edition box, but also with an incredibly detailed plethora of extras which allows us to follow the full history of this watch. Its story begins with the invitation (and handwritten note) to the watch presentation event in New York on November 27th 2001. Obviously, the recipient was enthusiastic of the timepiece and placed an order even before the official presentation to Tiffany’s boutique in Chicago, on November 15th, as proven by the invoice slips. The timepiece was subsequently sent to the client’s address in Wisconsin on November 21st 2001. At the same time, two letters stating the value were issued for insurance purposes. It is doubtless that the present timepiece is the most complete example of this reference to ever appear on the market.