REF. 5004J-012, MOVEMENT NO. 879'610, CASE NO. 2'997'146, CIRCA 2001

Consigned by the family of the original owner and furthermore offered in excellent overall condition, the present reference 5004 is a true collector's piece.

Reference 5004 is considered one of the great modern classics among Patek Philippe's high complications, enjoying a cult status among collectors despite only producing about 12 pieces annually due to its immense technical complexity. Produced between 1994 and 2010, the first series began with movement no. 879’501.

The 5004 showcases the exceptional savoir-faire of Patek Philippe's master watchmakers and perfectly embodies the brand's post-war design heritage, having evolved from reference 3970, the rightful successor to the renowned reference 2499. Remarkably, they were able to incorporate a split-second chronograph mechanism into a case of conventional size without deviating from its balanced design. Reference 5004 is often regarded as one of the models with the most promising long-term future in the market and by many collectors as one of the best wristwatches ever produced.

Reference 5004 was Patek Philippe's first serially produced split-seconds perpetual calendar wristwatch. Prior to being replaced by reference 5204, which was unveiled at Baselworld 2012, it was produced in four metals during it 16-year production run: 18k yellow, pink, and white gold, as well as platinum.