Patek Philippe
Ref. 5032J-012
A fine and attractive limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with Certificate of Origin, hang tag and presentation box, number 57 of 100 pieces made to commemorate the year 2000
Manufacturer : Patek Philippe
Year : 2000
Reference No : 5032J-012
Movement No : 1’202’265
Case No : No. 57/100, 2’998’158
Model Name : Calatrava Millennium
Material : 18K yellow gold
Calibre : Automatic, cal. 240, 27 jewels
Bracelet/Strap : Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle : 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Dimensions : 36mm Diameter
Signed : Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories : Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated May 12, 2000 and stamped Patek Philippe Salon de Genève, Patek Philippe Attestation numbered 57/100 dated May 12, 2000, fitted wooden numbered presentation box, hang tag, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging Patek Philippe’s Calatrava wristwatch is one of the most iconic and archetypal timepieces manufactured by the firm. Their original reference 96 has been an inspiration since its introduction in 1932, evolving over the decades as a classic time only watch. Inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic canon of "form follows function," that resulted in a timeless purity and harmony of case lines, it is still echoed today in the firm's designs.
The reference 5032 was in production from 1995 to 2001 with a small number made in a limited edition of 100 examples. in celebration of the new millennium. These limited edition Calatrava timepieces differed from standard production models with a dial featuring dagger hour markers compared to baton, and a single Breguet numeral “2” at the 2 o’clock honoring this historic year. The outer dial was marked with Arabic five minute divisions, while the standard model had pearl markers. The case had a sloped and polished bezel, opposed to the rounded, stepped case, and the standard crown was replaced with a cabochon ruby.
Fresh-to-the-market, well preserved, and accompanied by its full suite of accessories, this Calatrava Millennium is a reminder of Patek Philippe’s limited edition models manufactured to celebrate the new millennium. This Calatrava shared the spotlight with other notable Patek Philippe masterpieces like the Star Caliber 2000, and the rectangular 10-day reference 5100.
