Patek Philippe 10-Day 5100P-001 Platinum Box and Papers
Launched in 2000 to commemorate the new millennium, the Patek Philippe ref. 5100P forms part of a four-piece limited run with an 18kt yellow gold variant of 1500 pieces, and three other metals, 18kt rose gold, white gold, and, of course, platinum, totalling another 1500 pieces. 750 of these 1500 pieces are in rose gold, 450 in white gold and 300 in platinum, making it the rarest. Powered by an entirely new, at the time, chronometer movement with an impressive 10-day power reserve, the manual-wind cal. 28-20 represented a first in watchmaking as this rectangular movement featured a power reserve indicator and subsidiary seconds dial along with being issued a unique rating certificate issued jointly by the C.O.S.C. and the Geneva Seal Institute. With its elaborately designed platinum case flaring out at its center and featuring a gentle curve that wraps around the wrist, the ref. 5100P is a splendidly comfortable timepiece, as it wears just as it is styled, with class and elegance. Inspired by the mid-century ref. 2554, the ref. 5100P is a heritage-inspired timepiece with a classic feel and aesthetic. Featuring a gently-textured silver dial with applied Arabic numerals and indices along with its dauphine hands, this timepiece is stunning, rare, and well worth some serious consideration by any seasoned Patek Philippe collector. As a way to ensure that this reference is never produced again, Patek even went as far to destroy the tools used to make the 3000 examples so as to guarantee that even if a later revival of this model was to be made it would still be different.
THE DIAL Featuring a gently textured black dial with applied Arabic numerals and triangular indices, the ref. 5100P alludes to its eponymous 10-day power reserve through its indicator at 12 o'clock, which is mirrored by a running seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
THE REVERSE Featuring a commemorative exhibition caseback with a sapphire crystal to allow a view of its manual-wind movement, the ref. 5100P displays an incredible level of finishing across the bridges, gears, and baseplate of its manual-wind cal. 28-20 movement.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
