Patek Philippe
Ref. 5096
A rare, fine and elegant yellow gold wristwatch with silvered dial, small seconds, Certificate of Origin and presentation box
Manufacturer : Patek Philippe
Year : Circa 1996
Reference No : 5096
Movement No : 1’854’146
Case No : 2’992’540
Model Name : Calatrava
Material : 18K yellow gold
Calibre : Manual, cal. 215 PS, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap : Leather
Clasp/Buckle : 18K yellow gold pin buckle
Dimensions : 33mm diameter
Signed : Case, dial, movement, and buckle signed
Accessories : Accompanied by Patek Phillippe Certificate of Origin, Patek Phillippe Japan Service Center Registered Guarantee Card stamped Tokyu Department Store Sapporo, Hokkaido and dated 9th March 1997, Patek Phillippe Service Card, Letter to buyer from Isshin Watch Co.,Ltd., instruction manual, leather folder, cloth, fitted presentation box and outer packagingProduced very briefly from 1996 to 1999, the reference 5096 is characterised by a slightly larger 33mm round three-body case with the iconic polished flat bezel and downturned lugs, a classic design that perpetuates the traditional aesthetics of the Patek Philippe Calatrava which represents the pinnacle of elegance.
The yellow gold case of the present example is stamped with the casemaker key number 28, indicating that the case was created by the brand’s trusted casemaker Ateliers Réunis. Their business was acquired by Patek Philippe in 1975, with their production was housed at the building that became The Patek Philippe Museum today.
To the collectors’ delight, the movement is proudly displayed via the transparent case back, allowing one to closely admire the meticulous finishing and decoration on the movement which is stamped with the Geneva seal.
Offered in excellent overall condition, and complete with its full set of accessories, the present specimen exudes a timeless elegance, and it is a rare gem that would surely appeal to the watch connoisseurs with exquisite taste.
