CIRCA: 2007
CASE MATERIAL: Platinum
DIAMETER: 38.5 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Patek Philippe red crocodile strap
DIAL: Grey with diamond-set quarter markers
MOVEMENT: Caliber 324, automatic
FUNCTIONS: Annual calendar, moon-phase and 24-hour indication
BUCKLE: Platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp
WITH: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch and its subsequent sale on 15 May 2007 and presentation box

ΨThis endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a black leather strap.

These lots have been imported from outside of the UAE for sale. Should the lots be released into GCC/UAE free circulation, duty will be payable at 5% on the low estimate. Duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment as per GCC''s customs laws. VAT at 5% will be applied to the hammer and buyer’s premium.

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Of the four colours of Ref. 5135 produced, the platinum examples were made for the shortest amount of time only from 2006 until 2011. The “Gondolo Calendario” reference 5135 was introduced to the market in 2004, the distinctive and elegant case shape paying tribute to Patek Philippe's watches from the Art Deco period, underlining the continuous popularity of this celebrated epoch. Today, collectors agree that the discontinued case of the 5135 is one of the modern marvels of the art of casemaking. In time, it is believed that the 5135 may become the 5020 of another era in its rarity of production and overall aesthetic appeal.

The model is fitted with the automatic Caliber 324, incorporating the patented annual calendar function, a proprietary Patek Philippe development introduced in 1996 in the first wristwatch that automatically advances the month, day and date, and only requires a manual correction once a year on March 1.