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Reference 5016 | A platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar tourbillon wristwatch with day, retrograde date, moon phases and leap year indication, Circa 2010 | 百達翡麗 | 型號5016 | 鉑金三問萬年曆陀飛輪腕錶，備逆跳日期、星期、月相及閏年顯示，約2010年製
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Property from an Important Collector
Patek Philippe
Reference 5016
A platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar tourbillon wristwatch with day, retrograde date, moon phases and leap year indication, Circa 2010
百達翡麗
型號5016
鉑金三問萬年曆陀飛輪腕錶，備逆跳日期、星期、月相及閏年顯示，約2010年製
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. RTO 27 PS QR mechanical, 28 jewels
Movement number: 5'000'253
Case: platinum, snap on sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'498'288
Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap and platinum Campaign buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Rate Accuracy Certificate for Patek Philippe Tourbillon Watches, additional case back, setting pin, product literature, instruction manual, leather portfolio and presentation box
附帶證書、陀飛輪時計證書、備用錶背蓋、調校筆、腕錶文獻、說明書、皮製檔案夾及盒子
Produced by Patek Philippe from 1994 to 2010, the reference 5016 is a remarkable timepiece that combines the three most notable complications in watchmaking: the minute repeater, the perpetual calendar, and the tourbillon. This reference is elevated even further with the addition of a sophisticated retrograde date and moon phases which surely sedimented Patek Philippe’s mythical status in manufacturing super complications in perfect execution. It was also once the most complicated wristwatch ever produced by the Maison, until it was surpassed by the Skymoon Tourbillon in 2001.
The dial of reference 5016 not only featured Breguet hands and numerals, the perpetual calendar indications were also arranged in a perfect layout, creating a serene and elegant presentation. Behind the dial is the mechanical calibre RTO 27 PS QR composed of 506 components, while the tourbillon synchronizes beautifully with the melodious chimes of the minute repeater.
This masterpiece is in an extremely well-preserved condition and is further accompanied with all original accessories. The case is crisp, with good fluting to the lugs, and the minute repeater has a great tone and clarity. Overall with approximately only 200 pieces made during the production span, reference 5016 is held in high regards by watch collectors for the legacy it carries. A true work of art, the magnificent timepiece is surely the pinnacle of Patek Philippe's watchmaking expertise.