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378 . Patek Philippe
A fine and very rare yellow gold limited edition wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , date and original certificate , made to commemorate the re-opening of the Patek Philippe boutique in Beijing in 2014
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Manufacturer Patek Philippe Year Circa 2014
Reference No . 5153 Movement No . 5 ’ 803 ’ 665 Case No . 4 ’ 661 ’ 959 Model Name Calatrava Material 18k yellow gold Calibre Automatic , 324 ,
29 jewels Bracelet / Strap Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap
Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding deployant clasp Dimensions 38 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 350,000-500,000 USD 44,000-62,000
Accessories With Patek Philippe undated Certificate of Origin , Attestation confirming the present watch is part of a limited edition of 25 pieces only produced exclusively for Melchers ( Beijing ) Limited to commemorate the opening of the Maison Patek Philippe Beijing in May 2014 , product literature , instruction manual , leather wallet , leather portfolio , portfolio photograph of the present watch , fitted presentation box and outer packaging .
Whenever Patek Philippe has a reason to celebrate , it does so by launching commemorative pieces to celebrate the auspicious moment . Reference 5153 was made in 25 examples , cased in yellow gold and white gold , to celebrate the re-opening of the Beijing boutique and Service Center in 2014 . The aesthetic evokes images of reference 5053 , however updated in a larger case which provides a contemporary look .
To the best of our knowledge , the present model has never been offered at auction thus far and is presented in like new condition .