The Patek Philippe Reference 5101P 10-Day Tourbillon is a masterpiece of mechanical sophistication and understated elegance. Crafted in solid platinum, its distinctive rectangular case features Art Deco-inspired stepped sides. The warm salmon dial displays the power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock and the small seconds at 6 o’clock. Elegant Breguet numerals and leaf-shaped hands complete the refined aesthetic.
Inside, the hand-wound Caliber 28-20/222 movement showcases Patek Philippe’s exceptional craftsmanship. It offers an impressive 10-day power reserve, achieved through twin mainspring barrels, and includes a meticulously hand-finished tourbillon visible only from the back. Every component of this movement exemplifies the brand’s commitment to precision and longevity.
This particular watch retains its original Patek Philippe brown alligator leather strap, complementing the platinum case and warm dial tones perfectly. With its combination of distinctive design and technical innovation, Reference 5101P stands as one of Patek Philippe’s most iconic and collectible modern timepieces. Comes with an “Extract from the Archives," a transcript taken directly from the manufacturer's historical archives.
Specifications:
• Movement type: Manual-winding, rectangular in-house caliber.
• Complications: Tourbillon, 10-day power reserve indicator, and small seconds.
• Power reserve: 10 days (240 hours), achieved with two mainspring barrels.
• Performance: The movement was designed to be highly stable, with many models being COSC-certified chronometers.
• Inscriptions: The movement is signed and often includes "Tourbillon" and the movement's serial number.
• Jewels: The movement contains 29 jewels, with six of them set in gold bezels.
• Finishing: The tourbillon cage is extremely light ($0.3$g) and is hand-finished with a level of detail that can take up to a week to complete.
