拍品 122
  • 122

百達翡麗

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150,000 - 250,000 CHF
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描述

  • 5102G型號「CELESTIAL」極精美罕有白金自動上鏈天文腕錶備星體運行圖、月相與月行軌跡及星體移動顯示,2004年製,錶殼編號4259730,機芯編號3328181。
  • white gold
  • 直徑43毫米
• 自動上弦鍍鎳擒縱機芯240/165,印有日內瓦印記,45顆寶石,Gyromax擺輪,22K黃金偏心迷你擺陀,雕刻Calatrava十字 • 藍色錶盤,內錶圈配銀色羅馬數字,藍寶石水晶玻璃配搭銀色橢圓外框,展示浩瀚穹蒼的偉大(以不同方位顯示),鏤空白漆葉形指針 • 18K白金亮面錶殼,彎形錶耳,錶側精雕Calatrava十字,2時位置上弦錶冠調校時間,將4時錶冠位置扭向一邊則可調整星體,另一邊可調整角位及月相,旋入式藍寶石水晶背透蓋 • 錶殼、藍寶石水晶玻璃和機芯印有品牌標誌 • 備百達翡麗18K白金摺疊式錶扣

* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

Condition

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. The watch is in perfect working order. The case is in excellent condition with only a few light scuffs. The dial and the hands in perfect condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

拍品資料及來源

According to our research the presently offered lot, in excellent original condition, has never been offered in public before.

Launched in 2002, the 'Celestial' (reference 5102) is one of the most important horological complications ever developed. Upon the watch's dial, the owner can gaze at a rendition of the northern hemisphere's sky. The 'sky' rotates counter-clockwise, showing the progression of stars relative to the meridian passage of Sirius. Simultaneously, the meridian passage and phases of the moon can be seen. 25 trillion (25,000,000,000,000) ratio combinations were researched by Patek Philippe to determine the greatest accuracy for all the reference 5102's displays. This gives some sense of the tremendous challenges that the watch's production posed to the company's watchmakers. 

Using a highly sophisticated automatic movement (calibre 240 LU CL), the movement consists of 301 individual parts that are meticulously hand-finished in the workshops of Patek Philippe. Three sapphire crystal discs are used to simulate the orbit of the moon and the passage of the stars, giving a tremendous sense of depth. For this important invention Patek Philippe was awarded a Swiss Patent for the base calibre (CH 688 171 B5). 

As a significant new reference, one sees the 'Celestial' (reference 5102) standing proudly alongside other legendary Patek Philippe watches with star charts such as The Henry Graves Supercomplication (see Sotheby's, Geneva, 11th November 2014, lot 345), the Calibre 89 and the Sky Moon Tourbillon (reference 5002).