#2745 • Patek Philippe Wempe 125th Anniv. 18K Watch 53/125

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Est. $65,000-$67,500 Patek Philippe Limited Edition 125th Anniversary Annual Calendar 18K Rose Gold Watch #053/125 Made for & Retailed by Wempe (Near Mint) in Box W/Papers, Tool & Changeable Case Back - This magnificent investment timepiece was made by celebrated watch manufacturer Patek Philippe for retail at Wempe. Wempe is German-based family business that is also a great partner of Patek Philippe, so much so, that in 2003, on the occasion of Wempe's 125th anniversary, Patek released a special collection of anniversary annual calendar watches. This watch (ref. 5125R) was limited to only 125 pieces ever made, making it a must have for any watch enthusiast. This watch features: 37mm 18k rose gold case; ivory dial with the familiar Patek Annual Calendar layout, double windows for day and month under 12 o'clock which are in German to pay homage to Wempe, moon phase and date aperture at 6 o'clock, and applied 18k rose gold dauphine hands and indices; automatic calibre 315 movement with 48 hour power reserve; and to complete the luxurious look, the Patek Philippe brown leather strap fitted with the famed Patek Philippe Calatrava Cross deployment clasp in rose gold. The watch has a solid case back engraved with the watch's limited edition number "053/125", "Patek Philippe" and "125 Jahre Wempe". This watch is in near mint condition, and Measures 9.5" in length. It will also come with the original box, certificate of origin and attestation, tool and changeable skeleton case back should you wish to change the solid back to be able to view the ornate movement.