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Lot Essay
This truly magnificent rose gold Grand Complication reference 5216R is one of the brightest stars of the Kronos: Titans of Time Collection. The opaline silvered dial in combination with the rose gold case is one of the most aesthetically attractive and classic pairings in haute horology, the 5216R succeeds equally in being a watch of supreme elegance, high complication and perfect proportion. Christie’s is greatly honoured to present this remarkable reference 5216R-001 to international collectors, offering the exceptional opportunity to acquire a timepiece which is one of Patek Philippe’s most significant Grande Complication wristwatches of the modern era.
Launched in 2011 in pink gold and in platinum in 2013, the reference 5216 is so ultra-exclusive and highly treasured by its fortunate owners that since its launch only around 5 examples in pink gold have ever returned to the market.
An extraordinary tour-de-force of watchmaking at the highest level, Grand Complication reference 5216 is the successor to the legendary reference 5016 that at its launch in 1993 was Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch. The 5216 differs from its predecessor with a perceptibly larger case now in the Calatrava style that exhibits superb acoustics for the minute repeater. Inheriting the same movement from its predecessor, the manually wound caliber R TO 27 PS QR with 48-hour power reserve. In a tradition recalling Patek Philippe's observatory-grade pocket watches of the early twentieth century, the individual movement number is subtly engraved beneath the moon-phase aperture.
Reference 5216
Reference 5216 is one of the most intricate creations ever made by Patek Philippe. It incorporates all the complications sought after by discerning watch aficionados: a minute repeater with sublime resonance, a retrograde perpetual calendar with moon phases, and a tourbillon. Patek Philippe's technical refinement is legendary and the present watch exemplifies their commitment to engineering detail. Patek Philippe watches almost never exhibit the tourbillon carriage through a dial aperture, fearing the lubrication oils will degrade with exposure to light. To the casual observer the only distinction is the word Tourbillon on the dial, indicating the presence of one of the most complex mechanisms in the world of horology.
Launched in 2011 in pink gold and in platinum in 2013, the reference 5216 is so ultra-exclusive and highly treasured by its fortunate owners that since its launch only around 5 examples in pink gold have ever returned to the market.
An extraordinary tour-de-force of watchmaking at the highest level, Grand Complication reference 5216 is the successor to the legendary reference 5016 that at its launch in 1993 was Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch. The 5216 differs from its predecessor with a perceptibly larger case now in the Calatrava style that exhibits superb acoustics for the minute repeater. Inheriting the same movement from its predecessor, the manually wound caliber R TO 27 PS QR with 48-hour power reserve. In a tradition recalling Patek Philippe's observatory-grade pocket watches of the early twentieth century, the individual movement number is subtly engraved beneath the moon-phase aperture.
Reference 5216
Reference 5216 is one of the most intricate creations ever made by Patek Philippe. It incorporates all the complications sought after by discerning watch aficionados: a minute repeater with sublime resonance, a retrograde perpetual calendar with moon phases, and a tourbillon. Patek Philippe's technical refinement is legendary and the present watch exemplifies their commitment to engineering detail. Patek Philippe watches almost never exhibit the tourbillon carriage through a dial aperture, fearing the lubrication oils will degrade with exposure to light. To the casual observer the only distinction is the word Tourbillon on the dial, indicating the presence of one of the most complex mechanisms in the world of horology.