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Sculpture - I owned one
I purchased a second hand ladies Sculpture with a pearlescent dial that IMHO was beautiful. It was given as a gift. The unusual blue crown and pearlescent dial looked fabulous together.
The watch failed commercially because it was made for the Russian market just as the Russian economy was collapsing. Only a few hundred were made in each model so they are relatively rare.
Interestingly, there is a bit of a cult following that has been pushing the price up recently.
What Patek is this?
Anyone can tell me what reference and model is that? And whats the year of production? Thanks a bunch. Regards Jacky...
That's the ref. 5090 'Sculpture'
Made for a few years around year 2000 for Russian market although sold elsewhere. All Sculpture models had a blue enamel decoration on the crown. It was a commercial failure and never saw the popularity of the Nautilus or Aquanaut. However, it is rare, on...
no wonder
they were a commercial failure ! When they make a watch ugly like that one... it looks like a 10 USD fake
Well it's only because Patek has been so incredibly successful in recent years
That people have forgotten watches like the Sculpture and Neptune, neither of which took off. If Patek continues to enjoy the demand it does now, I am sure the Sculpture will eventually become "rare and sough after". - SJX
Take another look PP 5090J
Bruno, Well....I don't know. maybe another look out of that plastic wrapping may change people's view: The whole case is curved...either concave or convex like a sculpture...almost not a flat surface in sight except for the back. The case making process m...
this is indeed something else
I really like the watch you posted ! But the one on the first picture with the cheap looking dial and the ugly bracelet is not my cup of tea.