Patek Philippe Reference 5125G Wempe Anniversary Edition
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2003
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis Patek Philippe reference 5125G is a limited edition wristwatch produced in 2003 to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the retailer Wempe. The watch is constructed in 18K white gold, featuring a three-body case with a diameter of 37 mm and a thickness of 11 mm.
It includes a screwed-down transparent case back and a protected winding crown. The matte silver dial displays applied white gold baton indexes, white gold dauphine hands, a 24-hour subsidiary dial, and apertures for the annual calendar functions and moon phases. The movement is the self-winding Caliber 315-203, which features 35 jewels, a 21K gold rotor, and a free-sprung Gyromax balance. It is marked with the Seal of Geneva.
The timepiece was sold on September 13, 2003, and is one of a limited series of 125 pieces. It is accompanied by a fitted box, an additional engraved case back, a setting pin, and a certificate of origin.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Annual calendar wristwatch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Movement
- Cal. 315-203
- Reference
- 5125G
- Case Serial
- 4213393
- Date of Sale
- September 13, 2003
- Case Material
- 18K white gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Limited Edition
- 030/125
- Movement Serial
- 3360253
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece features a three-body case crafted from 18K white gold, measuring 37 mm in diameter and 11 mm in thickness. The exterior construction is finished with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. It is equipped with concave lugs and a protected winding crown. The watch is designed as water-resistant, featuring sapphire crystals and a screwed-down transparent case back. The matte silver dial is appointed with white gold baton-style indexes and dauphine-shaped hands. The display provides astronomic and calendar indications, including a subsidiary dial for 24-hour time and apertures showing the date, days of the week, months, and moon phases. The dial bears signatures for both Patek Philippe and the retailer, Wempe.
- Visible features
- • Matte silver dial with apertures for triple date annual calendar and moon phases • Case includes concave lugs and a protected winding crown • Deployant clasp made of 18K white gold • Additional case back engraved with commemorative Wempe text
- Provenance and Documentation
- This piece was created in 2003 as part of a limited edition of 125 units produced to mark the 125th anniversary of the retailer Wempe. The individual watch is identified as number 030 of the 125 produced. The watch is sold with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Documentation and accessories include a fitted box, a certificate of origin, a setting pin, and an additional case back engraved with the commemorative text 'Patek Philippe 125 Jahre Wempe 030/125'.
- Movement and Technical Features
- The watch is powered by the Patek Philippe Caliber 315-203, a self-winding movement. The caliber is rhodium-plated and decorated with "fausses côtes". It contains 35 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement and a 21K gold rotor. Technical specifications for the movement include a free-sprung Gyromax balance, which is adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism, and 5 positions. The movement is further equipped with a shock absorber and a self-compensating flat balance spring. The movement is marked with the Seal of Geneva quality mark.
Identification
- Reference
- 5125G
- Serial number
- 3360253
- 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 source notes an additional case back is included but does not specify if the watch is currently fitted with this or the original
- Research required: Limited edition number 030/125 is provided, but verification of the serial numbers on all components is dependent on the provided certificate