Lot Essay
Launched in 2007, Patek Philippe reference 5159G-001 is a classically proportioned and styled timepiece measuring at a modest 38mm. What makes this impressive, perpetual calendar reference stand out is the wonderful 18k white gold hunter-style case. Without cutting corners, the hinged caseback provides the protection and intrinsic value of a solid caseback, while allowing for the option to be opened to view the wonderful, inhouse caliber.
Reference 5159G utilizes lavish screwed spring bars which provide a more secure fixing to the strap and contribute to the vintage aesthetic of the timepiece. The dial has a charming, balanced layout with calendar windows at 3, 9, and 12 o’clock. In Patek Philippe’s strive for excellence, the brand has included a moon phase complication and retrograde date. Completing the classical stylization of the wristwatch is guilloche at the center of the dial, and an onion crown. Reference 5159G is an excellent selection for any serious watch connoisseur to add a complicated timepiece to their collection from one of the most prestigious brands.
Reference 5159G utilizes lavish screwed spring bars which provide a more secure fixing to the strap and contribute to the vintage aesthetic of the timepiece. The dial has a charming, balanced layout with calendar windows at 3, 9, and 12 o’clock. In Patek Philippe’s strive for excellence, the brand has included a moon phase complication and retrograde date. Completing the classical stylization of the wristwatch is guilloche at the center of the dial, and an onion crown. Reference 5159G is an excellent selection for any serious watch connoisseur to add a complicated timepiece to their collection from one of the most prestigious brands.