Unique Patek Philippe 5016A-010 presented for Only Watch 2015

Gentlemen,

The Only Watch auction will be held in November 2015 and, as you maybe already know, many brands create a unique timepiece for this event.

Patek Philippe has thus unveiled for Only Watch 2015 a model based on the watch which was produced between 1993 and 2011: the 5016 reference.

It is here presented as a unique timepiece with a blue enameled dial and in a stainless steel case.

Patek Philippe didn't do things half way as it is a very complicated 37mm model housing a Tourbillon, a Minute Repeater and a Perpetual Calendar (with retrograde date), like the original model was.

You may notice some little differences though like the asymmetrical day, month and leap year windows as well as the moon which seems to be better detailed compared to the standard versions.

It is still housing the gorgeous RTO 27 PS QR caliber:

For sure, it is imho a very interesting watch I even would like to see back in the regular collection.

Cheers, Mark

This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-07-09 09:16:06

Beautiful and affordable :-)

By: tempus : June 30th, 2015-10:35

This one is gorgeous, the dial, steel case, the new details... I suppose it will reach 3 million or so. And it will not be me ;-)

Yes it is

By: Mark in Paris : July 2nd, 2015-01:40

and a very nice offer for the event. Cheers Tempus :)

Thanks very much for your post. It's a terrific watch, however, I'm somewhat saddened by the modern rendition of what was, to me, one of Patek's most beautiful watches. I'm not too fond of what Patek has done to the day and month windows, but I really dis...

Agreed

By: ZJ : July 1st, 2015-12:57

Cutting off the dates is inexcusable.

Re:

By: Mark in Paris : July 2nd, 2015-01:42

In fact there are not many watches with 0 flaws. And I would say it often makes the charm of a piece. I don't have personally problem with partial figures but I understand you point of course. My pleasure and thanks for your opinion :) Cheers.

A really nice one!

By: patrick_y : June 30th, 2015-12:30

Thanks for sharing!

You're welcome Patrick :) [nt]

By: Mark in Paris : July 2nd, 2015-01:42

Encouraging to see...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 2nd, 2015-00:58

that finally Patek Philippe is offering their marvellous pieces in more mundane metals, such that the mere mortals have a better chance to afford it ;-). Honestly, I think this is a really pure interpretation of an icon. In respect to the leap year indica...

Interesting and points taken

By: kkwn98 : July 2nd, 2015-01:15

Many thanks for the renditions. While I understand what you're saying, my personal view is they should have left it in its original form, albeit with this beautiful blue enamel dial. That, together with the stainless steel case, would have been more than ...

I was quite surprised to realise what difference these small changes make...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 2nd, 2015-08:43

from an aesthetic perspective I would prefer the very right one, but I reckon that this might be too 'breguesque'... On the other hand, what is a watch which pleases at first sight? I just love small imperfections and character. Best, Magnus

Hi Magnus, thanks for the alternatives and I prefer the desgin by Patek but ...

By: GLau : July 2nd, 2015-10:50

move the Patek Philippe name lower to the level of the center with Patek to the left and Philippe to the right of the center. This change would allow the leap year window to be lowered , thus not cutting into the 15 and 17. Please can you do a rendition b...

I'll try, but likely only during the weekend. [nt]

By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 3rd, 2015-00:06

Here is my try at it - with all four versions...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 6th, 2015-02:27

original one on the top left: Not an easy decision! Cheers, Magnus ...

Thanks Mangnus for the 4 renditions !! I like best the one at the...

By: GLau : July 8th, 2015-09:58

bottom right because it is well balanced and does not cut into 15 & 17 Who is the designer ? :-P Cheers, Gordon

I accept the honours BUT...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : July 8th, 2015-11:05

only if you allow me referring to you as my muse ;-) Magnus

Thank you Magnus !! This is the first time ever...

By: GLau : July 8th, 2015-11:21

I have been called a muse ! My wife has never said that to me !! Cheers, Gordon p.s. possible to make a rendition based on my suggestion ?

I agree it is a beautiful version

By: Mark in Paris : July 3rd, 2015-03:06

Concerning the windows thanks for the work magnus I think it is the best place anyway regarding the movement. In fact they upsized the date window's frame but when looking at the original 5016, it seem, when looking at the 2 other windows, that they moved...

gorgeous blue

By: keks : July 3rd, 2015-23:27

blue is such a great color for dials and this piece is not exception! However if I had a pick in this year's Only Watch it would with no doubt be the blue dialed FPJ. Wow and again wow. Followed by this blue wonder from PP… but a slightly distant second p...

I agree, the blue color is really a nice configuration

By: Mark in Paris : July 5th, 2015-13:31

even if I prefer dark blue tone. I saw the FPJ in Tantalum on pics and it indeed looks really nice :) Thanks for chimming in Keks, the 5016A is really a beauty. Cheers, Mark

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