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With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated 19 July 2003, platinum screw back with engraved commemorative inscription Patek Philippe 125 Jahre Wempe 006/100, commemorative medal, product literature, wooden and 18K white gold setting pin, original fitted wooden presentation box and outer packaging stamped W125.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and sword-shaped indexes in white gold in 2003 and its subsequent sale on 7 July 2003.
The present watch is number 6 of the limited edition of 100 examples of reference 5125 in platinum made by Patek Philippe to celebrate the 125th anniversary of their retailer Wempe in 2003. A total of 125 examples each were also available each in 18K yellow, white and pink gold.
Purchased by the present owner in 2003, the watch has never been offered at auction before and is thought to be one of only 16 examples of reference 5125 in platinum to appear in public to date.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and sword-shaped indexes in white gold in 2003 and its subsequent sale on 7 July 2003.
The present watch is number 6 of the limited edition of 100 examples of reference 5125 in platinum made by Patek Philippe to celebrate the 125th anniversary of their retailer Wempe in 2003. A total of 125 examples each were also available each in 18K yellow, white and pink gold.
Purchased by the present owner in 2003, the watch has never been offered at auction before and is thought to be one of only 16 examples of reference 5125 in platinum to appear in public to date.