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Lot Essay
US$650,000-900,000
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 12 May 2011, Rate Accuracy Certificate for Patek Philippe Tourbillon Watches, additional case back, setting pin, product literature, instruction manual, sales tag, leather wallet, leather portfolio, slip case, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Introduced in 2008, reference 5207 stands as a true testament to modern horological manufacture. This grand complication masterpiece combines minute repeater with tourbillion and instantaneous perpetual calendar. From the high technique of the movement to the beauty of the case and especially the dial layout with easily readable apertures (that instantaneously advance at midnight), this magnificent creation was developed over a 5 year period. Produced in extremely limited numbers, it is a privilege for Christie's to offer this exceptional reference 5207 at auction.
The present reference 5207 is "fresh" to the market and offered here in close to "mint" condition.
According to our research, less than 10 pieces of this "Grande Complication" are manufactured per year, underlining the exclusivity behind this masterpiece. The instantaneous digital calendar is the true novelty added to the prestigious complications of a minute repeater, perpetual calendar and tourbillon, which directly propels this ultra-rare reference to the second most complicated wristwatch ever manufactured by Patek Philippe. Despite still being listed in Patek Philippe's catalogues, the present reference 5207 is close to impossible finds as it is only granted to the most loyal and faithful collectors of the brand. Reference 5207 was released in 2008 in platinum only and is today one of the most exclusive and coveted timepieces.
With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 12 May 2011, Rate Accuracy Certificate for Patek Philippe Tourbillon Watches, additional case back, setting pin, product literature, instruction manual, sales tag, leather wallet, leather portfolio, slip case, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Introduced in 2008, reference 5207 stands as a true testament to modern horological manufacture. This grand complication masterpiece combines minute repeater with tourbillion and instantaneous perpetual calendar. From the high technique of the movement to the beauty of the case and especially the dial layout with easily readable apertures (that instantaneously advance at midnight), this magnificent creation was developed over a 5 year period. Produced in extremely limited numbers, it is a privilege for Christie's to offer this exceptional reference 5207 at auction.
The present reference 5207 is "fresh" to the market and offered here in close to "mint" condition.
According to our research, less than 10 pieces of this "Grande Complication" are manufactured per year, underlining the exclusivity behind this masterpiece. The instantaneous digital calendar is the true novelty added to the prestigious complications of a minute repeater, perpetual calendar and tourbillon, which directly propels this ultra-rare reference to the second most complicated wristwatch ever manufactured by Patek Philippe. Despite still being listed in Patek Philippe's catalogues, the present reference 5207 is close to impossible finds as it is only granted to the most loyal and faithful collectors of the brand. Reference 5207 was released in 2008 in platinum only and is today one of the most exclusive and coveted timepieces.