Lot Essay
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
The present timepiece is distinguished by its 'new' overall condition and presence of all the original accessories.
Reference 5496
Reference 5496 was introduced to the market in platinum at BaselWorld 2011 and replaced the reference 5050, the first perpetual retrograde calendar produced in series. The watch impressed immediately with its signature combination of perpetual calendar, retrograde date display, silvered dial and 39.5 mm. case size in platinum (inspired by the famous 1930s Calatrava reference 96).
The present timepiece is distinguished by its 'new' overall condition and presence of all the original accessories.
Reference 5496
Reference 5496 was introduced to the market in platinum at BaselWorld 2011 and replaced the reference 5050, the first perpetual retrograde calendar produced in series. The watch impressed immediately with its signature combination of perpetual calendar, retrograde date display, silvered dial and 39.5 mm. case size in platinum (inspired by the famous 1930s Calatrava reference 96).