Patek Philippe 5004P "THE FIRST ONE EVER SOLD" Silver Dial / Platinum

Patek Philippe 5004 Perpetual Calendar Split Second Chronograph 5004, arguably one of the most important 5004 references to have surfaced, this is the first 5004P ever released to the public for sale back in 1994, the serial number 879501 is the earliest known serial number of the 5004 reference, 879500 is located in the Patek Philippe museum, the platinum case is in excellent original condition and does not appear to have been detailed showing light patina from 26 years of infrequent wear, platinum deployant buckle, manual wind Patek Philippe 27-70Q movement, 60 hour power reserve, silver dial with applied Arabic numeral hour markers, perpetual calendar function (English) with day, date, gold moon phase and leap year indicators typical of early model 5004, white gold leaf hands, size 37mm, thickness 15mm, Excellent Condition with original box, setting pin, additional solid caseback and extract from the Patek Philippe archive confirming the date of sale in Q4 / 1994. A rare opportunity to own an important and unique discontinued Grande Complication 5004 from Patek Philippe.