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Property of an Important Collector ∑ 172. Patek Philippe An extremely fine and very rare platinum perpetual calendar single-button split seconds chronograph cushion-shaped wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indicator, day and night display, original certificate, additional case back and fitted presentation box 百達翡麗,極精細及罕有,鉑金枕形單按鈕 腕錶,配萬年曆、追針計時功能、月相、閏 年及日夜顯示,型號5951,附證書、底蓋及 盒子,約2012年製 Manufacturer Year Patek Philippe Circa 2012 Reference No. Movement No. Case No. Material Calibre 5951 5’251’174 4’551’179 Platinum Mechanical, CHR 27-525 PS Q, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle Platinum Patek Philippe Henri Stern buckle Dimensions 37.5 mm. width Signed Case, dial and movement signed Estimate HKD 2,400,000-4,000,000 USD 300,000-500,000 Accessories With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated February 2012, additional case back, setting pin, instruction manual, product literature, polishing cloth, leather wallet, slip case, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. HK_WATCHES_MAY16_208-217.indd 211 Reference 5951 was introduced to the market at the Baselworld Fair in 2010. The present watch, encased in platinum, features many interesting elements that render it an exceptional timepiece. The first is the bold dial design; the watch is fitted with a black dial with silvered subsidiary dials and red chronograph hands, giving the watch a very charming and contemporary look that greatly enhances its appeal to collectors. The third is the cushion-shaped case design; cushion-shaped perpetual calendar single-button split seconds chronograph movements by Patek Philippe is extremely limited and exceedingly rare. Complete with all accessories, this very refined reference 5951 wristwatch combines watchmaking’s most sought after complications and is increasingly popular amongst avid collectors. The second is the single-button split second chronograph mechanism, which is the main feature of the watch. The watch is powered by the calibre CHR 27-525 PS, which is the thinnest column-wheel-controlled split seconds chronograph movement ever created by Patek Philippe. It enables the wearer to operate the split-seconds chronograph via the crown and gives the watch a fresh, modern, yet elegant appeal. 03/05/16 15:10