This watch was issued in a limited edition of 100 pieces, in 2006 to celebrate the opening of the Patek Philippe Salon in Geneva. It is one of these wonderful rectangular cases from Patek, along with the 5100 and the 5500 ( also called Pagoda ). Delicious...
I find this type of "tank" watches very classy! And you can dress them down with textured straps (tan, taupe, for example) which makes them look über-cool! Thanks for sharing! René
when I saw this timepiece in metal - more than the case design, I fell in love with the sapphire crystal and the movement ! the movement finish is stunning, probably the best I've seen in any Patek. Best, mahesh., ...
I suspect the 3-dimensional sculpting of the case and crystal (which are very evident when looking at the various side profiles of the watch) gave some customers second thoughts. I personally really like this watch, although definitely out of my $ range :...
But you know me... I like Art Deco style, and this one pushes my buttons! By the way, that movement is so nice! So much nicer than anything Patek Philippe makes nowadays for a "standard" watch.
For another exercise, compare the exceptional bridge layout of the 5105 with the cal. 30-255 in the new Calatrava 6119. We have really lost the beauty of movement architecture from vintage pieces.
. . . still do, but acquiring one would only be possible under a unique set of circumstances. The list price in '06 was ~ $35K, if memory serves correct, and has migrated north ever since. Unlikely, but as they say, life is full of surprises. Art
far more interesting to me than the 5565, and i like the 5565 quite a bit from what i have seen on photos.... would be lovely to one day handle either, or both for that matter!