![]() This patented module has a transparent crystal disk rotating once per sidereal day which is the basis for the sidereal time display with two hands and 24-hour scale. An elliptical contour surrounds the portion of the nocturnal sky that is visible from a specific location. The other side features the sky chart – a map of the night sky in the Northern Hemisphere. The first displaying mean solar time, retrograde perpetual calendar and phases of the moon. Inspired by the famous ‘Star Caliber 2000’, a double-dialled pocket watch made to commemorate the new Millennium, the Sky Moon Tourbillon has two dials. ![]() Naturally, as one of the world’s most respected collectors and connoisseurs, the owner of the Champion Collection was chosen as one of these fortunate few. Only ever available by invitation and interview to Patek Philippe’s most important clients, prospective owners were hand-picked. Its technical complexity and brilliance caused a sensation when it was released and the model has lost none of its appeal over the last 20 years. Made between 20 (the rose gold version being introduced in 2002), the watch features two dials and 12 complications. However, the reference 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon holds a very special place amongst Patek Philippe’s greatest horological achievements. The term ‘masterpiece’ is used quite deservedly for all of Patek Philippe’s complicated watches. This ultra-exclusive Patek Philippe Grande Complication is presented in superlative condition with full set of accessories and the reassuring provenance of the Champion Collection, one of the world’s greatest watch collections. To date, only five other examples of the rose gold Sky Moon Tourbillon have returned to the market. During the years in which it was produced, it was the most complicated wristwatch ever made by Patek Philippe.Ĭhristie’s is delighted to offer this exceptional rose gold reference 5002R, one of the rarest versions with only 25 pieces being made in total in comparison with 40 pieces each in yellow gold and platinum. 5002 is one of the most important watches ever to have been made in modern history. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.The Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 34, chronographs such as the reference 130, 5, as well as reference 14 split seconds chronographs. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. ![]() Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication - a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years - this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. ![]() Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history - the utmost in understated elegance. Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. The present timepiece is offered in completely unworn condition and accompanied with its accessories, this is a chance to own a modern classic with all the refinements of early-twentieth-century design encasing the finest mechanics of the modern era. At the end of each month, the date hand automatically flies back to its original starting point – a very difficult function to reliably implement in watchmaking. The most striking element is of course the retrograde date. The Roman numerals were updated as well, becoming more elongated, similar to the engraved reference 5160. The pink gold version was in production from 2010 to 2019. Replacing the reference 5059, the 5159 was released in 2007, with a 2mm increase in diameter and a dial featuring a hand-guillochéd center disc. In 1999, Patek Philippe launched its first perpetual calendar housed within an “Officer’s” case with a hinged caseback. After the advent of the reference 3448 in 1961, the first self-winding perpetual calendar from Patek Philippe, the manufacture consistently released automatic perpetual calendars in a variety of case shapes. The earliest serially produced references - the 15 – are among the most respected and lauded perpetual calendars to be manufactured by any watchmaking brand. The perpetual calendar has proved the anchor of Patek Philippe’s line of grand complications since the first half of the twentieth century.
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