Patek Philippe A possibly unique and important yellow gold perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, leap year, special luminous monogram dial, original certificate, additional case back, setting pin and fitted presentation box
36 mm. Diameter
Reference 5004 was introduced in 1996 and discontinued by Patek Philippe in 2011. Reference 5004 is considered by many collectors amongst the most iconic of modern Patek Philippe models. It was the company’s first serially produced split-seconds perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch which was arguably an instant classic. It is notably Patek Philippe’s only split seconds perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch made in series to house a Lemania-based movement.
This example of 5004 can be considered without a doubt one of the most important specimen of this legendary reference. A special-request dial, applied dot hour markers with Roman numeral, double railway track framing an oversize tachymetre scale, luminous accents and luminous hands. Such an imaginative combination could only be the result of a special order watch, made for one of Patek Philippe’s most exclusive clients.
One of the most outstanding details on the dial is the subtle monogram ‘MSO’ presented at 6 o’clock. To be granted one’s monogram presence on the dial, one’s importance to the collecting world must be truly significant, the kind of collector comparable to Henry Graves, Jr., James W. Packard or J.B. Champion, forming an inexplicable appeal for collectors searching of rare and unique Patek Philippe watches.