Description

An examplary model of craftsmanship : the Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5016P-010

Launched in 1993, the 5016 series were Patek Philippe’s most complicated watches for a long period until the reference 5002 came along. The 5016 was discontinued in 2011, with an estimated total of 200 watches produced.

The 5016P comes in a small platinum case of 37mm (with a diamond inserted at 6 o’clock between the lugs), its shape reminiscent of the legendary reference 2499. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Patek Philippe 5016P-010 Grand Complications Minute Repeater is a modern masterpiece that combines precision and technique.

The dial of the Patek Philippe 5016P-010 is adorned with a captivating silver hue, and its hands and indexes are applied in white gold. The array of functionalities include a perpetual calendar with moonphase display, as well as the rarely seen retrogade circle arc.

Housed inside the case is the impressive manual winding Calibre R TO 27 PS QR, assembling a myriad of sought-after complications : a minute-repeater with 2 classic gongs, a perpetual calendar with retrograde date hand, a tourbillon escapement and moon phase indication. An astonishing 506 parts have been used to compose this movement, engraved with the Patek Philippe Seal as a testament to the Geneva Maison’s mastery.

The watch comes strapped on a hand-stitched black shiny alligator strap with a platinum tang buckle.

Patek Philippe – Bio

Patek Philippe & Co. was founded in 1839, located in Geneva and the Vallée de Joux. It designs and manufactures timepieces and movements, including some of the most complicated mechanical watches. It is considered by many experts and aficionados to be one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
In 1868, Patek Philippe made their first wristwatch, which was sold on November 13, 1876 to the Hungarian Countess.
It is the last independent, family-owned Genevan watch manufacture with uninterrupted operating history spanning nearly 180 years.