Description
Case:
The 36.7mm platinum case is excellent, showing only light wear from use. The smooth titanium bezel is also in excellent condition, showing only light wear from use.
Dial:
The silver split-seconds (rattrapante) chronograph dial is excellent, showing only very light wear for its age. The hands are also in excellent condition and appear to be original to the watch.
Bracelet:
The black Patek Philippe alligator leather strap is excellent, showing only extremely light wear. The Patek Philippe platinum buckle is also in excellent condition, showing only extremely light wear.
Accessories:
Box & Papers
📖 About This Reference
The Patek Philippe Reference 5004 was a significant grand complication produced from 1995 to 2011, succeeding the Reference 3970. It integrated a split-seconds chronograph with a perpetual calendar, moon phases, and a 24-hour indication, positioning it as a highly complex and desirable piece within Patek Philippe's complicated watch offerings. The reference was produced in various metals, with the platinum version, 5004P, being particularly sought after.
This reference features a 36mm case, typically crafted from platinum, yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold. It houses the manually wound Caliber CHR 27-70 Q, based on a Nouvelle Lémania ébauche, which is further enhanced with Patek Philippe's perpetual calendar and split-seconds chronograph mechanisms. The movement operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of approximately 60 hours.
The Patek Philippe Reference 5004 is highly regarded by collectors for its intricate mechanical complexity and its relatively limited production numbers. Its combination of a split-seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar places it among the most technically sophisticated wristwatches of its era, making it a cornerstone for serious collectors of Patek Philippe grand complications.
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