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• Auction House:
  Smith & Singer
• Sale Name:
  Important Jewels & Watches
• Sale Date:
  03 Aug 2022 ~ 6.30pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  120
• Lot Description:
  Patek Philippe Celestial Ref 5102J-001 Wristwatch, circa 2009
  An 18ct gold astronomical wristwatch with sky chart, phases and position of the moon and time of meridian passage of Sirius and the moon, circa 2009. Dial: blue, inner blue bezel with silvered Roman numerals, the sapphire crystal glass with silvered ellipse framing the visible sky (marked out with the cardinal points), planisphere of the Northern Hemisphere rotates counter-clockwise above the dial, skeletonised white-lacquered feuille hands, circular case band finely decorated with halved Calatrava crosses, crown at 2 o'clock for time setting, crown at 4 o'clock for adjusting the planisphere by turning to one direction and in the other direction to correct the angular position and moon phases ; Calibre: Cal. 240 LU CL automatic movement stamped with theGeneva seal , 45 jewels, 22ct gold mini-rotor engraved with the Calatrava cross; Movement number: 3580271; Case: 18ct gold, screw-down sapphire crystal case back; Case number: 4464141; Closure: black leather Patek Philippe strap with 18ct gold Patek Philippe buckle; Dimensions: 43mm diameter; Signed: case, dial and movement; Accessories: Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, papers, presentation folder, cardboard travel box and facsimile J Farren-Price invoiceInternational buyers please be advised that straps made of material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to shipping.
• Provenance:
  Important Jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 8 August 2018, lot 175, illustrated; Private Collection, Sydney, acquired from the above
• Notes:
  In 2002 Patek Philippe released the Celestial (Ref. 5102) which is considered one of the most significant and unusual horological complications ever developed. A remarkable rendition of the Northern Hemisphere's celestial chart is fitted dynamically upon the wrist for the first time. The celestial chart rotates counterclockwise, showing the angular progression of stars relative to the meridian passage of Sirius. At the same time, the meridian passage and phases of the moon can be seen. 25 trillion (25,000,000,000,000) ratio combinations were researched by Patek Philippe to determine an astonishing degree of accuracy for all the Ref. 5102's displays.
• Estimate:
  A$120,000 - 180,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Clocks & Watches

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