Patek Philippe Ref. 5004P Split-Seconds Chronograph Perpetual Calendar
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1997
This Patek Philippe Ref. 5004P wristwatch, produced circa 1997, features a platinum case and is equipped with a highly complicated manual-wind movement. The watch combines a split-seconds chronograph function with a perpetual calendar, moon phase display, and a 60-hour power reserve.
Comprising 404 individual parts, the movement is a Caliber CHR 27-70 Q, which includes a Gyromax balance and is stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark. The black dial presents applied white gold Arabic numerals and features multiple sub-dials for the 30-minute register, leap year, seconds, and 24-hour cycle, alongside calendar apertures. The exterior consists of a three-body solid platinum case with a transparent back, concave bezel, and fluted lugs.
The watch is presented with a platinum deployant clasp, a black pushpiece, an additional screwed-down case back, and the original Certificat d'Origine.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Split-seconds chronograph with perpetual calendar
- Maker
- Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève
- Reference
- 5004P
- Dial details
- Black with applied white gold Arabic numerals
- Case material
- Platinum
- Power reserve
- 60 hours
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement caliber
- CHR 27-70 Q
- Total components
- 404
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe & Cie
Design
- Visible features
- • Black dial with white gold Arabic numerals • Split-seconds chronograph push-piece integrated into the crown • Concave bezel and fluted lugs • Four correctors visible on the case band
- Case and Dial Design
- The Patek Philippe Ref. 5004P is housed in a three-body solid platinum case, measuring 34 mm in diameter. The design incorporates a polished finish, a concave bezel, and distinctively shaped fluted lugs. The case construction features a transparent case back, allowing visibility into the movement, and is complemented by four correctors on the case band for adjusting calendar functions. A coaxial push button is integrated into the crown to operate the split-seconds chronograph mechanism. The dial is rendered in black and features applied white gold Arabic numerals. Its layout includes auxiliary dials for the 30-minute register and leap year at the 3 o'clock position, days of the month at 6 o'clock, and seconds combined with a 24-hour display at 9 o'clock. Apertures for the days of the week, months, and moon phases are positioned on the upper half of the dial, while the perimeter displays an outer 1/5th second scale. White gold Feuille hands indicate the time.
- Movement and Complications
- The watch is powered by the manual-wind Caliber CHR 27-70 Q movement, which consists of 404 parts. This movement is designed to integrate a split-seconds chronograph with perpetual calendar and moon phase functions. The movement finishing includes 'fausses-côtes' decoration and is stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark. Technical specifications for the movement include a straight-line lever escapement and a Gyromax balance equipped with a shock-absorber and a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. The timepiece provides an autonomy of approximately 60 hours. According to the auction description, the movement is signed.
- Provenance and Accessories
- The watch is accompanied by several specific accessories, including a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp, a platinum and black pushpiece, and an additional platinum screwed-down case back. It is housed in a wooden fitted box and includes the original Certificat d'Origine. Regarding its publication history, the auction notes that a similar watch was featured in the book 'Collecting Patek Philippe Wristwatches' by Osvaldo Patrizzi, published by Guido Mondani Editore in 2004, specifically in volume II on pages 275-276.
Identification
- Reference
- 5004P
- Serial number
- 4060513
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact date of the watch is approximated as circa 1997 by the source.
- Research required: The condition grading is provided by the auction house and reflects their assessment at the time of cataloging.