194 Patek Philippe A highly desirable and elegant, perpetual calendar, split-seconds chronograph, moon phases, leap year indication, manual wristwatch in platinum with black diamond indexes dial and Certificate of Origin, reference 5004P.

Estimate: € 180.000 –⁠ 360.000

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• Model Perpetual Calendar Split-Seconds Chronograph
• Year 2010
• Reference 5004P-062
• Case Material Platinum
• Case Number 4'517'649
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Manual, cal. CHR 27-70 Q, 28 jewels
• Movement Number 3'275'400
• Dimension 36.5mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated October 13th 2010 stamped Salons SA and leather book.

Reference 5004 stands among the most important grand complications ever produced by Patek Philippe. Introduced in 1994 and manufactured until 2012, it marked the brand’s first serially produced wristwatch combining a perpetual calendar with a split-seconds chronograph, one of the most technically demanding complications in traditional watchmaking. Produced in yellow, pink, and white gold as well as platinum, the model concluded its production with a highly coveted final series in steel. While visually related to the earlier 3970, the 5004 features a slightly larger case with broader proportions to accommodate the rattrapante mechanism, along with a convex bezel replacing the earlier concave profile. Its movement is based on a highly modified ébauche from Lemania, extensively reworked, hand-finished, and regulated to Patek Philippe’s exacting standards, reflecting the manufacture’s uncompromising approach to traditional haute horlogerie.
The present example, manufactured in 2010, belongs to the later production series, identifiable by its larger crown and longer chronograph seconds hand, details appreciated by collectors for their improved proportions, functionality, and visual balance. Preserved in beautiful condition and accompanied by its original guarantee, this watch represents a late and refined expression of one of Patek Philippe’s most celebrated references, an enduring icon admired for both its mechanical sophistication and its timeless, classically restrained design.