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Lot Essay
The Ref. 5055 was produced for only six years, between 1998 and 2004, making it one of the shorter-lived references in Patek Philippe's modern catalogue. It was offered in yellow, white and pink gold as well as platinum, with dial colours including white, salmon and black.
The present example is the white gold variant with a black dial—a combination that gives the watch a distinctly more contemporary and versatile character than the lighter dial options. The 36mm case seamlessly integrates the lugs with the bezel, creating a cohesive visual impact that is quite rare in the modern lineup. The dial carries three subsidiary indications: small seconds near 4 o'clock, moon phase with a date hand circling the periphery near 7 o'clock, and power reserve near 10 o'clock.
Inside beats the Calibre 240 PS IRM C LU—a micro-rotor automatic with 29 jewels, so named for its Petite Seconde, Réserve de Marche, Calendrier and Lune functions.
The present example is the white gold variant with a black dial—a combination that gives the watch a distinctly more contemporary and versatile character than the lighter dial options. The 36mm case seamlessly integrates the lugs with the bezel, creating a cohesive visual impact that is quite rare in the modern lineup. The dial carries three subsidiary indications: small seconds near 4 o'clock, moon phase with a date hand circling the periphery near 7 o'clock, and power reserve near 10 o'clock.
Inside beats the Calibre 240 PS IRM C LU—a micro-rotor automatic with 29 jewels, so named for its Petite Seconde, Réserve de Marche, Calendrier and Lune functions.