Patek Philippe Skymoon Tourbillon, Reference 5002
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Patek Philippe has demonstrated its expertise in the entire spectrum of horological complications. The quintessence of craftmanship is paired with the present 5002 wristwatch that reflects the utmost in watchmaking artistry. Launched in 2001, the reference is composed of twelve complications including a second dial. The watch can today be considered a contemporary classic.
The watch unites the most fascinating complications in the compact case of a wristwatch and the dial is a work of art in its own right. The watch possesses a minute repeater with cathedral gongs and a tourbillon. On the front dial, it indicates standard time and features a perpetual calendar with retrograde date and aperture for moon phases indication. Inspired by the Star Calibre 2000 pocket watch, Patek Philippe was able to miniaturize the concept of the sky chart for the Skymoon Tourbillon. The reverse sets the stage for astronomical function and shows the northern sky, sidereal time, angular progression and the phases of the moon.
photo: sotheby’s
Reserved only for the most important clients after meeting stringent qualifying requirements suitable applicants must first past an interview to be entered the extensive waiting list. For those lucky enough to have been accepted received one of the greatest wristwatches manufactured in 21st century.
Dial: opaline white front dial, reverse with celestial map
Calibre: cal. RTO 27 QR SID LU CL mechanical, 55 jewels
Movement number: 5'000'449
Case: 18k pink gold
Case number: 4'492'453
Closure: brown Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k pink gold Henri Stern buckle
Size: 43.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
