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Patek Philippe Ref. 5054R-001 Officer's Case Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe reference 5054R-001 is an 18K pink gold self-winding wristwatch featuring an officer-style hinged caseback. The white dial presents black Roman numerals, spade hands, a 48-hour power reserve indicator between 10 and 11 o'clock, a subsidiary seconds dial between 4 and 5 o'clock, and an integrated moon phase with radial date subdial at 7 o'clock. The 35.5 mm case features rounded bezels and straight lugs with visible screw ends. According to the source, the timepiece is powered by caliber 240 PS and was originally sold on 25 May 2002.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5054R-001 wristwatch showing the dial, 18K pink gold case, and leather strap
Front view of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5054R-001 wristwatch showing the dial, 18K pink gold case, and leather strap — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch with power reserve and moon phases
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
5054R-001
Catalogue / lot identifier
124
Source-reported date
sold on 25 May 2002
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
3165919

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

Identity and Case Construction

The Patek Philippe reference 5054R-001 is an 18K pink gold wristwatch with a 35.5 mm diameter. It features an officer-style hinged caseback and is fitted with a leather strap and an 18K pink gold buckle.

The auction source reports the case condition as 'Slightly scratched'. The internal movement and case numbers are provided as 3165919 and 4116944 respectively.

Evidence for this section
  • “18K pink gold wristwatch”
  • “Diameter 35.5mm”
  • “Slightly scratched”
  • “Movement No. 3165919”
  • “Case No. 4116944”
  • “PP 18K pink gold buckle”

Dial and Complications

The watch features a white dial with black Roman numerals and spade hands. The timepiece is powered by the self-winding caliber 240 PS.

The watch is described as having a 48-hour power reserve, date, and moon phase functions.

Evidence for this section
  • “A very fine, self-winding, 18K pink gold wristwatch with 48-hour power reserve, date and moon phases”
  • “Caliber 240 PS”

Documentation and Provenance

The watch was sold on 25 May 2002 and is accompanied by a Patek Philippe fitted box, a certificate dated 2002, a leather folder, and a push pin.

The source notes that a factory sticker remains on the hinged caseback and recommends an overhaul of the movement at the buyer's expense.

Evidence for this section
  • “sold on 25 May 2002”
  • “PP fitted box, certificate date 2002, leather folder, push pin”
  • “original factory sticker still intact on the officer-style hinged caseback”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Open research questions

  • What specific criteria within the '2*' grading system used by the source necessitate a movement overhaul?
  • Does the intact factory sticker on the caseback affect the surface condition of the gold beneath?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Ref. 5054R-001 Officer's Case Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference5054R-001“Reference 5054R-001”
Movement Number3165919“Movement No. 3165919”
Case Number4116944“Case No. 4116944”
Caliber240 PS“Caliber 240 PS”
Diameter35.5mm“Diameter 35.5mm”
Material18K pink gold“18K pink gold wristwatch”
Total Weight66 grams (approx.)“Weight 66gr. (approx.)”

Visible details

  • White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and black spade hands
  • Off-center subsidiary dials: power reserve indicator at top-left, moon phase and date subdial at bottom-left, small seconds at bottom-right
  • Pink gold case with rounded bezel and straight lugs fitted with screw ends
  • Fitted with a black alligator or crocodile pattern leather strap

Research qualifications

  • Hinged caseback is closed; movement and internal case numbers are not directly visible in the image
  • Auction report notes slight scratching on the case and recommends an overhaul of the movement at the buyer's expense

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

Consulted source

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5054R-001, POWER RESERVE, MOONPHASE, 18K PINK GOLD | Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces | Hong Kong May 31st, 2025

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 9d8023da5b

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