
Bonham’s says fewer than 10 have hit the secondary market, which makes this a very rare opportunity to own one. Only 100 examples were made in rose gold and they were available with either a silvered dial or, as with the current lot, a striking black dial. The current rose gold example, made in 2009, is being sold by the original owner. Rose gold editions followed in 2005 and platinum in 2009. The 5074, finished to Geneva Seal standards, was introduced in 2001 and was initially produced only in yellow gold.

5074R-001, one-of-100 rose gold examples of the minute repeater perpetual calendar.

But no auction is complete without a showpiece from Patek Philippe.
