Patek Philippe

The Reginald “Pete” Fullerton Jr, Reference 5004

A platinum perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, 24 hour and leap year indication, Circa 1995

Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. CHR 27-70 Q mechanical, 28 jewels

Movement number: 879’535

Case: platinum, screw down sapphire crystal display back

Case number: 2’963’350

Closure: black Patek Philippe alligator strap and platinum buckle

Size: 36 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, additional case back, setting pin and presentation box

Henry Graves Jr. commissioned Patek Philippe to create what became the world’s most complicated watch, a title it held for 56 years following its delivery in 1933. Conceived during a rivalry with James Ward Packard, the Supercomplication cost CHF 60,000 and required eight years to complete.

Delivered on 19 January 1933, the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication is a pocket watch comprising 24 complications, including a celestial chart depicting the night sky above Graves’s Manhattan residence at 834 Fifth Avenue. In 2014, the Supercomplication established a world auction record when it sold at Sotheby’s Geneva for approximately CHF 24 million.

The horological legacy of Henry Graves Jr. was continued by his grandson, Reginald “Pete” Fullerton Jr., an important collector in his own right. His collection included the present Patek Philippe reference 5004, a perpetual calendar split‑seconds chronograph wristwatch, which was sold by Sotheby’s in 2012 as part of the landmark Graves–Fullerton family collection.

Reference 5004 was introduced in 1994 and produced until 2009. It built on the legacy of the perpetual calendar 3970, inheriting the layout while adding a split-seconds chronograph. Powered by the Lemania-based calibre CHR 27-70 Q, the movement was finished to Geneva Seal standards, observable through the sapphire crystal display back. It is estimated that just over 1,000 examples were made, with around 300 in platinum. The present example is very well preserved and retains all original accessories.

Sotheby’s New York, Single Owner Fullerton Collection;14 June 2012, lot 28

百達翡麗 The Reginald “Pete” Fullerton Jr 型號5004

鉑金萬年曆追針計時腕錶，備月相、24小時及閏年顯示，約1995年製

附帶證書、備用錶背蓋、調校筆及盒子

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer’s expense.

Sotheby’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby’s is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser’s responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."