Patek Philippe

• cal. R 27 PS automatic lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 39 jewels, Gyromax balance, engine-turned 22k gold micro-rotor, Cathedral minute repeating on two polished steel hammers on two gongs • black dial with applied Breguet numerals, outer railway minute track, engine-turned subsidiary dial for constant seconds • 18k yellow gold case, stepped bezel, snap on back with commemorative inscription 50 Golden Years 1954 George Pragnell 2004, repeating slide in the band • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

Automatic movement running and minute repeating function in working order while cataloguing. The watch has not been tested for accuracy of time keeping, a service might be needed in the future at buyer's expense. Dial is nice and clean. Case and buckle with minor surface scuffs from light wear. Overall in excellent condition. Rare and collectable! **The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species, please refer to important notices for further information**
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With a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, an instruction Manual, interchangeable sapphire crystal display case back and presentation box.

In 2004, Patek Philippe produced a very limited series of five pieces of Ref. 5079 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of George Pragnell Ltd, one of the largest retailers of luxury watches in the United Kingdom based in Stratford upon Avon.

This exceptional minute repeating wristwatch features the "cathedral" gongs, which are much longer and wrap around almost twice, resulting in a richer, grander chime. The inconspicuous slide in the case band appears seamless, sculpted from 18k yellow gold and harmoniously fitted into the impressive 42mm case. The enlarged case creates the perfect acoustic conditions for the "cathedral" gongs to reverberate and captivate their audience. Unlike the regular Ref. 5079 with white enamel dial, this watch is equipped with applied gold Breguet numerals on a black dial which creates a more stunning and dramatic appearance. The result is a pleasing, yet simple aesthetic that conceals the technical difficulty and masterful engineering required for this exacting high complication. It is well known that before any minute repeating wristwatch leaves the Patek Philippe manufacture, Philippe Stern personally inspects and deems the minute repeater worthy of chiming the hours.