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Lot Essay
Reference 5074 is one of the most technologically complex, aesthetically appealing and hard-to-find modern Patek Philippe wristwatches. In production from 2001 to 2005 in yellow gold, since 2005 in pink gold and in platinum since 2009, the return to market ratio is extremely small, indicating how deeply collectors are attached to this model.
Reference 5074 can be considered one of the most striking stylistic exercises by Patek Philippe. It seamlessly blends design traits inherited from vintage horology with modern solutions. The final result is breath-taking. The dial with its three subsidiary counters and no windows obviously looks back at the timeless and supremely balanced design of perpetual calendars of the past century, such as reference 1518 and 2499. The lugs as well are unmistakably inspired by the celebrated lug design of reference 2499, with the outer top edge of each sculpted with a subtle groove. The blank sloped and stepped bezel, instead, is a trait typical of modern horology, as is its impressive diameter of 42 mm.
Of an elegance rarely seen on timepieces of this size, reference 5074 is a contemporary “classic” and highly popular amongst collectors.
Reference 5074 can be considered one of the most striking stylistic exercises by Patek Philippe. It seamlessly blends design traits inherited from vintage horology with modern solutions. The final result is breath-taking. The dial with its three subsidiary counters and no windows obviously looks back at the timeless and supremely balanced design of perpetual calendars of the past century, such as reference 1518 and 2499. The lugs as well are unmistakably inspired by the celebrated lug design of reference 2499, with the outer top edge of each sculpted with a subtle groove. The blank sloped and stepped bezel, instead, is a trait typical of modern horology, as is its impressive diameter of 42 mm.
Of an elegance rarely seen on timepieces of this size, reference 5074 is a contemporary “classic” and highly popular amongst collectors.