Ref. 5000J-001A fine and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with small seconds, black dial and Certificate of Origin
Manufacturer: Patek Philippe Year: Circa 2004 Reference No: 5000J-001 Movement No: 3’151’996 Case No: 2’954’644 Model Name: Calatrava Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. 240PS, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp Dimensions: 33mm diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Formosa Watch Co., LTD. Taiwan dated 24th November 2004, product literature and leather folio. Further delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 2004 and its subsequent date of sale on 20th October 2004. , Quiet yet confident, the Calatrava ref. 5000J is a classical yellow gold wristwatch that offers distinctive Patek Philippe detailing and balanced proportions. First debuted in 1992 as a 500-piece limited-edition in white gold, the ref. 5000 was later released in both yellow gold and pink gold. Discontinued in 2004, the present example is most likely the last of its kind. The model’s immediate success was not only a tribute to its ideal size but also its sapphire case back that reveals the inner workings of the automatic movement, with emphasis on the cal. 240 featuring a micro-rotor. The present example offers a delicious black dial adorned with hand-applied bassine style Arabic numerals, an internal railway minute track and eccentric subsidiary seconds in yellow gold. The potent combination of these features is a harmonious marriage between the maker’s early pocket watch aesthetics and today’s effortless modern design. Do not be fooled by its slim, discrete profile. This three-handed dress watch is a small giant that holds a strong wrist presence while being a versatile timepiece that can fit into any dress cuff or tight sleeve. Offered in excellent overall condition, this Patek Philippe Calatrava 5000J is a timeless piece accompanied by its Certificate of Origin and further supplied with an Extract from the Archives., 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. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.
