Important Watches
Important Watches
PATEK PHILIPPE | CALATRAVA, REF 5035J-011, YELLOW GOLD ANNUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH, MADE IN 1997
Auction Closed
October 28, 01:13 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
PATEK PHILIPPE
CALATRAVA, REF 5035J-011
YELLOW GOLD ANNUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH
MADE IN 1997
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 315 S QA automatic, 35 jewels
Movement number: 3'057'100
Case: 18ct yellow gold, sapphire crystal screw-down back
Case number: 4'024'535
Closure: 18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
Dimensions: 37mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated December 23, 1997, Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on October 29, 1997, leather bi-fold with booklets, setting pin and presentation case
Patek Philippe produced the reference 5035 between 1996 and 2005 in yellow, white and pink gold in addition to platinum. This model represents an important milestone in the history of Patek Philippe as it was the first annual calendar wristwatch ever made.
The timepiece embarks the caliber 315, one of the Maison's most celebrated automatic calibres. This annual calendar upgraded movement allows the watch to keep track of the correct day and date throughout a full year without a need to set the watch. The annual calendar movements interestingly require more components than their perpetual calendar counterparts.
The present yellow gold example was manufactured in 1997 and bears a first series dial, identifiable with its thinner text font and flat-based seconds hand. The timepiece is offered with its original Certificate of Origin dated December 23, 1997 as well as its full documentation and presentation case.