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Wristwatch · Dress watch

Patek Philippe Ref. 5007P Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe reference 5007P is a rectangular dress wristwatch crafted in platinum, measuring 29.5 mm by 31.5 mm. The auctioneer reports it is powered by the manual-winding caliber 177 movement, bearing movement number 1’371’961 and case number 4’080’955. The watch features a white Sigma dial with four baguette-cut and eight chaton-set diamond hour markers, framed by a baguette-diamond-set bezel and lugs. The time-only dial displays central hour and minute hands. Accompanied by a platinum tang buckle, an archive extract reported by the source dates manufacture to 2000 and original sale to September 13, 2000.

Oblique front view of the Patek Philippe reference 5007P showing the diamond-set bezel, dial, and strap
Oblique front view of the Patek Philippe reference 5007P showing the diamond-set bezel, dial, and strap — Christie’s. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dress watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5007P
Catalogue / lot identifier
115920
Source-reported date
circa 2000
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
4’080’955

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

The reference 5007P is a rectangular wristwatch crafted in platinum, with dimensions measuring 29.5 mm by 31.5 mm. The design includes an octagonal-stepped outer profile, with the bezel and lugs set with baguette-cut diamonds.

The source condition report describes the case as being in excellent condition, noting that platinum hallmarks are crisp, deep, and visible under the lugs.

Evidence for this section
  • “CASE MATERIAL: Platinum”
  • “DIAMETER: 29.5 mm. x 31.5 mm.”
  • “Rectangular platinum case with an octagonal-stepped outer profile set with baguette diamonds around the bezel and along the lugs”
  • “CASE: The case is in excellent condition, platinum hallmarks are crisp, deep, and visible under the lugs.”

Dial and Timekeeping

The watch features a white Sigma dial, signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE'. It is configured with four baguette-cut diamonds and eight white gold chaton-set diamond hour markers, paired with central sword-style hands for time-only display.

The source describes the dial as original and clean.

Evidence for this section
  • “DIAL: White “Sigma” dial with 4 baguette-cut and 8 white gold chaton-set diamond hour-makers”
  • “White dial signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' featuring faceted sword-style hands and diamond hour markers”
  • “DIAL: The Sigmal dial is nice, clean, and original.”

Mechanism and Provenance

The watch is powered by the manual-winding Caliber 177. The movement is identified by the source as number 1’371’961.

According to the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives provided with the watch, the year of manufacture is 2000, with an original date of sale on September 13, 2000.

Evidence for this section
  • “MOVEMENT: Cal. 177, manual-winding”
  • “MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1’371’961”
  • “Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming 2000 as year of manufacture and 13 September 2000 as date of sale.”

Open research questions

  • What are the specific metallurgical requirements for a dial to be categorized as a 'Sigma' dial by Patek Philippe?
  • Does the current strap installation match the original factory specifications?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Ref. 5007P Platinum and Diamond Dress Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case MaterialPlatinum“CASE MATERIAL: Platinum”
Dimensions29.5 mm. x 31.5 mm.“DIAMETER: 29.5 mm. x 31.5 mm.”
Movement CaliberCal. 177“MOVEMENT: Cal. 177, manual-winding”
Movement Number1’371’961“MOVEMENT NUMBER: 1’371’961”
Case Number4’080’955“CASE NUMBER: 4’080’955”
DialWhite Sigma dial with 4 baguette-cut and 8 white gold chaton-set diamond hour-makers“DIAL: White “Sigma” dial with 4 baguette-cut and 8 white gold chaton-set diamond hour-makers”
BucklePatek Philippe platinum tang buckle“BUCKLE: Patek Philippe platinum tang buckle”

Visible details

  • Rectangular platinum case with an octagonal-stepped outer profile set with baguette diamonds around the bezel and along the lugs
  • White dial signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' featuring faceted sword-style hands and diamond hour markers
  • Fitted to a black crocodile-pattern strap set against a dark background

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the photograph; caliber and movement number rely on source cataloguing.
  • Case back, buckle, and hallmarks are not shown in the image.
  • The displayed exotic skin strap was catalogued for display purposes only and was to be replaced upon sale.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

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